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 Warehouse Assistant position today! The schedule for this opening is Monday – Friday, 8-hour day shift between the hours of 6:30 AM – 5 PM. The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $22.90.

Summary:
The Warehouse Assistant I prepares, ships, and receives customer product ensuring proper documentation.  May perform the duties of Material Handler.  Ability to train and substitute leadership if the supervisor is not present.
 

What You'll Do as a Warehouse Assistant I

• Receives Customer product through acceptance or unloading shipping container; processes all applicable documentation in an accurate manner.
• Warehouses incoming Customer product by transferring product to unprocessed storage area in a safe manner.
• Maintains an organized dock area through controlling the trailer storage area.
• Prepares product for shipment by retrieving Customer product from processed area and staging shipping area; prepares accurate shipping documentation; loads product into shipping container or transfers small packages to delivery service.
• Ensures shipment of product within shipping deadline by maintaining contact with Customer transportation personnel and with vendor and internal facility staff.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe and clean working environment by performing routine area housekeeping and reporting any unsafe conditions to facility management.
• Contributes to efficient processing operations by assisting Material Handlers as needed.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP and other directives.
• Communicates in an effective manner by utilizing accepted business practices in a courteous and professional manner to provide timely and accurate responses and service oriented offers of assistance.
• Protects company confidential information by properly storing, retrieving and disseminating such information only to those authorized.
• Supports the STERIS AST business imperatives of Growth, Operational Excellence, Leadership Excellence and Customer Focus, by acting with integrity, treating everyone with mutual respect, exhibiting a genuine commitment to the success of all employees, and delivering satisfaction to our Customers through teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement; this will be accomplished while acting safely and is defined as "The STERIS Way."
• Exhibits a commitment to the STERIS 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.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• HS Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related warehouse experience.
• Prior experience operating an Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) and a Stand Up Forklift.
• Prior experience using shipping & receiving software systems.
• Requires knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs – requires strength and endurance.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Programs.

Preferred:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• 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.)
• Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.

What STERIS Offers

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