Warehouse Assistant 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 Operator position today!

This position will work Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

What you'll do as a Warehouse Assistant:

• Performs all Receiving and Shipping functions as outlined in established procedures. 

• Receives Customer product through acceptance or unloading shipping container, including pallet breakdown and identifying box weights; processes all applicable documentation in an accurate manner.

• Coordinates staging of incoming Customer product by transferring or overseeing the transfer of prodcut to the non-process storage locations in a safe and damage-free manner

• Inspects incoming or outgoing Customer product for damages and/or count discrepancies and reports such conditions as outlined in established procedures.

• Maintains and submits warehouse reports depicting where products are staged within the facility.

• Verifies that all identified damages and/or count discrepancies have been reported and resolved.

• Ensures shipment of product within shipping deadline by maintaining contact with Customer transportation personnel and with vendor and internal facility staff. Prepares product for shipment by retrieving Customer product from processed area and staging in shipping area; prepares accurate shipping documentation; loads product into shipping trailers/containers or transfers small packages to delivery service.

• Ensures timely receipt or shipment of Customer product by assisting material handling activities.

• Actively participates and supports Lean and Safety initiatives and other directives.

• Maintains facility aged inventory levels through consistent evaluation and collaboration with production, planning, and quality teams.

• Operate yard truck to move trailers, safely and efficiently manage traffic congestion on company property and product flow into and out of the facility.

• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, 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:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years related Warehouse Experience
• Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 2 math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages).  Can draw and interpret bar, line or pie charts.  Strong attention to detail and data accuracy (Receiving Reports, Bills of Lading, etc.)
• Ability to Lift up to 65lbs or more with assistance

Preferred:

• 3+ years related Warehouse experience (a plus if in shipping or receiving )
• Proficient use of Computer systems (Office Suite Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and professional manner (i.e. Forklift or yard truck).
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System.
• Requires knowledge of DOT regulations. 

 Other:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
• Use of PPE as required by site

What STERIS Offers

This is an opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long term. STERIS would not be where it is today without our incredible people, who take true pride in their work. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding employees for their hard work. We do this by providing a competitive base salary plus bonus (as applicable), comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid PTO and holidays, 401K with company match.