Warehouse Assistant I

Position Summary

Performs 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.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 hour shift between the hours of 6:30am - 5:00pm.

Start time can vary between 6:30am - 8:30am depending on business needs.

Must be available to work weekends if needed.

Pay: $22.90 per hour.

What You'll do as a Warehouse Assistant I

75%

• Performs all Receiving and Shipping functions as outlined in established procedures.
• Receives Customer product through acceptance or unloading shipping containers, 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 material handling activities.
• Actively participates and supports Lean and Safety initiatives and other directives.

25%

• 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.

Other

• Contributes in 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Previous experience operating a stand up forklift and rider electric pallet jack.
• 2 years related warehouse experience.
• Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and professional manner (i.e. Forklift or yard truck).
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Requires knowledge of DOT regulations.
• 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.)

Preferred:

• 3 years experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving.
• 3 years experience with proficient use of Microsoft Office programs.

Other:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• 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.

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