Warehouse Assistant II

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Warehouse Assistant II will perform all required functions needed to prepare, ship, and/or receive Customer product while ensuring proper and accurate documentation. May perform the duties of Material Handler Warehouse I and II. Possesses the ability to conduct training with new warehouse personnel in the warehouse.

What You'll do as a Warehouse Assistant II

• Performs all Shipping and Receiving 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 product 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 with 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 to a team effort by performing in accordance with 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: **

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of related Warehouse experience.

**Preferred: **

• 3 years of Warehousing or shipping and receiving experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Programs

**Other: **

• Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and professional manner (i.e. Forklift or yard truck).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System.
• 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.)
• 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.
• Requires knowledge of DOT regulations.

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 just 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 company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

You should be proficient in:

• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Forklifts