Material Handler II

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe movement of Customer product. Safely and accurately process routine and moderately complex Customer products according to established specifications and procedures within FDA, ISO and GMP guidelines using work instructions and operating system knowledge. May perform the duties of Material Handler II, Warehouse or Warehouse Assistant as needed. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma), this is a highly physical role – requiring strength and endurance.

This position works 8am-8pm Thurs-Fri, Saturday, every other sunday . The hourly pay rate is $19.47.

What You'll Do as a Material Handler II

• Safely and accurately process Customer products according to established procedures within FDA, ISO, and GMP guidelines.
• Utilize handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transfer Customer product through the sterilization process.
• Load and unload Customer product manually or using automated equipment into the validated sterilization process.
• Place and retrieve monitoring devices on product to ensure proper sterilization levels.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements to work within facilities that utilize various industrial sterilization modalities; complete training and annual certification to use personal protective. equipment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, respiratory protection equipment (SCBA)).
• Ensure safety and quality in all aspects of the job.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Education Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of one (1) year of warehousing, production, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. – due to the physical nature of the job, requiring strength and endurance.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience operating forklift equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.

Skills

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

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is 19.47. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.