Material Handler II

STERIS•Coon Rapids, MN

About The Position

The Material Handler II is responsible for the safe movement and handling of customer product through storage, processing, and shipping areas. The role transfers product from unprocessed storage to processing, loads and unloads processed product, prepares shipments, stages product, and places, retrieves, and analyzes monitoring devices. The position reviews product and process documentation, including customer-provided instructions, to ensure accurate processing and product accountability. Depending on the operating modality, the role may be highly physical and require strength and endurance. The Material Handler II monitors equipment used for product movement, performs minor repairs, and refers major malfunctions or unsafe conditions to management or Maintenance. The role may support inventory and shipping and receiving activities, conduct housekeeping, assist with resolving alarms and operational issues, and process product when qualified by training and certification. It may also include duties performed by Material Handler I, Warehouse Material Handler, Warehouse Assistant, or Operator, and may involve training other Material Handlers. The employee participates in Operator training and follows STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles, safety guidelines, and management directives. The scheduled shift is Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. STERIS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. The posting lists pay ranges of $22.89–$25.12 and $23.00–$24.50 per hour, with pay dependent on relevant factors. The position is eligible for bonus participation.

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 navigate defined computer screens and use basic computer skills.
Ability to perform above-average organizing and analyzing tasks and Level 1 math, including basic arithmetic and calculations involving money and common measurements.
Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Ability to work while seated or standing and use hands.
Ability to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-required background check.
Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, and similar signals.
Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
Effective interpersonal skills, dependability, punctuality, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating a forklift.
Warehousing experience in an FDA, ISO, or GMP environment, or a passing score on the Operator test.

Responsibilities

Transfer product from unprocessed storage to the processing area; load and unload processed product; prepare shipments and stage product in the processed area.
Review product and process documents, including customer-provided special instructions, to ensure accurate processing.
Monitor equipment used for product movement and transfer; perform minor repairs and refer major malfunctions or unsafe conditions to management or Maintenance.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and conduct daily area housekeeping.
Perform material-handling and production functions as needed; process product according to specifications when qualified by training and certification.
Assist with product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling when appropriate, and storing product in the Shipping and Receiving area according to procedures and customer instructions.
Maintain product documentation, support product accountability, and implement appropriate corrective action as needed.
Place, retrieve, and analyze product monitoring devices according to processing specifications.
Research and respond appropriately to alarm conditions; report events outside normal parameters and assist with resolving issues within operational and safety guidelines.
Participate in Operator training to further develop skills.
Perform in accordance with STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles, and other directives; support management decisions and perform other assigned duties.
May perform duties of Material Handler I, Warehouse Material Handler, Warehouse Assistant, and/or Operator, and may train other Material Handlers.