Material Handler Warehouse I

Position Summary

Join a company where the work you do makes a difference! We are One Team with One Goal. At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), it is our philosophy and our way of doing business. Through a network of over 50 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 40 years.  Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

If you are looking to join a collaborative and innovative team in an essential industry, apply for our Material Handler position today! 
 

What You'll Do as a Material Handler

• Maintains product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling and storing products within the Shipping and receiving area until eventual transfer to unprocessed warehousing area; retrieves product from processed product storage and prepares for shipment. 
• Maximizes processing and minimizes downtime by monitoring equipment used for product movement and transfer; conducts minor repairs and refers any major malfunctions and or unsafe conditions to Supervisor Warehouse or Maintenance Department; maintains a clean orderly work area, performs Material Handling/Production functions as needed. 
• Contributes to accuracy of processing and product accountability by reviewing receiving and shipping paperwork; implements appropriate corrections and documenting product movement both pre- and post-processing. 
• Processes product according to specifications if qualified by training, and certification. 
• Maintains and advances technical skills, knowledge and abilities by assigned training. 
• Works in a safe manner and considers safety in all aspects of the job. 
• Exhibits a commitment to the AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement through ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer’s needs, searching for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency. 
• Contributes to a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as assigned.
   

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Essential to be clean-shaven for safety equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in Spanish.

Preferred:

• Forklift certified.
• Prior experience operating yard truck.
• Experience with 5S and/or LEAN.
• Ability to navigate through defined computer screens.
• Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
• Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skill (basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer, and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.

Other: 

• Be dependable and on time.
• Be a team player.
• Pay attention to detail.
• STERIS operates 24/7, 365, including holidays.