Material Handler Warehouse I

Position Summary

Responsible for inventory accuracy and the safe movement of customer product from the receiving area to storage, and from the post-processing area to the pre-shipment storage area. May perform Material Handler, Production, or Production/Warehouse Assistant duties as needed. Depending on the operating environment, this is a highly physical role requiring strength and endurance.

Duties

What You Will Do

• Maintains product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling, and storing product within the shipping and receiving area until its eventual transfer to the unprocessed storage area; retrieves product from processed product storage and prepares it for shipment.
• Maximizes throughput and minimizes downtime by monitoring equipment used for product movement and transfer; performs minor repairs and refers major breakdowns or unsafe conditions to the Warehouse Supervisor or Maintenance Department; maintains a clean and orderly work area and performs material handling and production functions as needed.
• Contributes to processing accuracy and product accountability by reviewing receiving and shipping documentation; makes appropriate corrections and documents product movement before and after processing.
• Processes product according to specifications when qualified through training and certification.
• Maintains and improves technical skills, knowledge, and capabilities through assigned training.
• Works safely and incorporates safety into all aspects of the job.
• Demonstrates commitment to AST’s shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement by ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others in meeting customer needs, seeking efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, taking ownership of customer satisfaction, and responding to customer needs with a sense of urgency.
• Contributes to team efforts by acting in accordance with the guidelines established in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, GMP requirements, Lean principles, and other company guidelines; supports management decisions and performs other duties as assigned.

How You Will Learn Your Role

• Review work instructions, policies, and critical procedures.
• Participate in on-the-job training under the supervision of your Hiring Manager.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the position.

Required Experience

Education Requirement

• Completion of Secondary Education (9th Grade or equivalent).

Skills

You Will Be a Great Fit If You Can

• Read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Navigate defined computer screens and systems.
• Demonstrate above-average organizational and analytical skills, along with basic math skills, including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, multiplication and division of tens and hundreds by 2, 3, 4, and 5, and the ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills through prior experience.
• Adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Possess normal hearing ability sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, and other warning signals.

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STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.