Material Handler II
About this role
Position Summary
Responsible for the safe movement of Customer product. Duties include movement of product within unprocessed storage area, transfer of product to processing area, loading and unloading processed product, places and retrieves monitoring devices on product, pre-shipping preparation and staging product in processed area. Reviews product and process documents and instructions, i.e., Customer provided special instructions or work instructions, and ensures accurate processing. May perform the duties of Material Handler I, Warehouse Material Handler, Warehouse Assistant and / or Operator with initiation and/or completion of Operator training program. May train other Material Handlers in the essential functions of the job. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma), this is a highly physical role – requiring strength and endurance.
Pay: $18.32 plus a $2.00 shift differential for night shift.
Multiple shifts available!
Shifts available: 5:30am - 5:30pm OR 5:30pm - 5:30am
Two week rotation
Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun
Week 2 - Wed, Thur
What You'll Do as a Material Handler II
- Transfers product from unprocessed storage area to processing area, loads, and unloads processed product, conducts pre-shipping preparation and stages product in processed area. Reviews product / process documents and customer provided special instructions to ensure accurate processing.
- Maximizes processing and minimizes downtime by monitoring equipment used for product movement and transfer; conducts and performs minor repairs, referring major malfunctions and / or unsafe conditions to management or Maintenance Department; maintains a clean orderly work area, performs Material Handling, production functions as needed; processes product according to specifications if qualified by training and certification.
- May assist in maintaining product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling (if appropriate), and storing product within the Shipping and Receiving area in accordance with established procedure and any applicable Customer provided special instructions.
- Contributes to accuracy of processing and product accountability by maintaining product documentation; implements appropriate corrective action as needed; places, retrieves and analyzes product monitoring devices per processing specifications.
- Contributes to safe product processing by researching and responding to any alarm conditions in an appropriate manner; reports events and activities outside normal parameters to Supervisor and/or Team Leader or Operator, and may assist in resolving issues acting within operational and safety guidelines; conducts area housekeeping on a daily basis.
- Participates in Operator training to further develop skills.
- 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 Experiences, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Required:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Prior forklift experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Essential to be clean shaven to wear proper PPE.
- Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.
- Work while seated or standing, using your hands.
- Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
- Above average organizing, analyzing, and Level 1 math skills (add and subtract 2-digit numbers. Multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s by 2,3,4,5, ability to use the four arithmetic functions of add, subtract, multiply, and divide with money, measurements, e.g. cup, pint, inch, foot, lbs. etc).
- Ability to navigate through defined computer screens.
Preferred:
- Four (4) years warehousing experience in an FDA, ISO, GMP environment or passing score on Operator test.
- Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
- Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
- Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
- Utilize basic computer and math skills.
Other:
- 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 just a brief overview of what we offer:
- Market Competitive Pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and (8) 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
Pay rate for this opportunity is $18.32. 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.
Company at a glance
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
MISSION
WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life science products and services around the globe.
VISION
We strive to be a GREAT COMPANY. We provide world-class products and services for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our people, and superior returns for our Shareholders.
- $6 Billion in revenue in FY26
- More than 18,000 Associates worldwide
- Over 4,000 Customer-facing professionals
- Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “STE”
To learn more, visit www.steris.com.
Want to join the team? View and apply for open roles at careers.steris.com.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Long-term disability coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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