Material Handler II

STERIS•Coon Rapids, MN

About The Position

At STERIS, Material Handler II helps customers create a healthier and safer world by supporting the movement and processing of customer products. The role safely transfers products between unprocessed storage, processing, and processed areas; prepares products for shipment; and ensures accurate processing by following product and process documents, work instructions, and customer-specific instructions. Depending on the modality, the position can be highly physical and requires strength and endurance. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. STERIS operates 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays. The pay range is $22.89–$25.12 per hour, based on experience, and the position is eligible for bonus participation. The Material Handler II may perform duties of a Material Handler I, Warehouse Material Handler, Warehouse Assistant, and/or Operator after starting or completing Operator training. The role may also include training other Material Handlers. Employees follow STERIS policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean principles, and applicable directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of warehousing or manufacturing experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be clean-shaven for safety equipment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally effectively.
Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
Ability to navigate defined computer screens and use basic computer skills.
Above-average organizing and analyzing skills, and Level 1 math skills, including arithmetic with two-digit numbers, multiplication and division by 10s and 100s, and calculations involving money and measurements.
Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated through prior experience.
Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Normal hearing sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, and similar signals.
Ability to work while seated or standing and to use hands.
Dependability and punctuality, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Transfer product from unprocessed storage to the processing area; load and unload processed product; prepare products for shipment and stage them in the processed area.
Review product and process documents, work instructions, and customer-provided special instructions to ensure accurate processing.
Monitor equipment used to move and transfer products, perform minor repairs, and refer major malfunctions or unsafe conditions to management or the Maintenance Department.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and perform material-handling or production functions as needed.
Process products according to specifications when qualified through training and certification.
Assist with product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling when appropriate, and storing products in the Shipping and Receiving area according to procedures and customer instructions.
Maintain product documentation and accountability, take appropriate corrective action, and place, retrieve, and analyze product monitoring devices according to processing specifications.
Research and respond appropriately to alarm conditions; report out-of-normal events and activities to a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Operator and assist with resolving issues within operational and safety guidelines.
Conduct daily housekeeping in the area.
Participate in Operator training to develop skills and may train other Material Handlers in essential job functions.
Follow STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles, and other directives; support higher-level management decisions and perform other duties as assigned.