Utility Worker - 2nd Shift

Steris Corporation • Saint Louis, MO

75d • $19

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. The Utility Worker is responsible for keeping all common areas clean, tidy, and safe at the chemical manufacturing site. This may include light facilities work, material handling, and general cleaning duties.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic math, writing, and data entry skills.
• Ability to operate or to be trained to operate a forklift truck.
• Ability to appropriately handle cleaning equipment and hazardous waste materials.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience.
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize work.
• Previous Industrial Janitorial experience.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Previous experience working with chemicals and safety/PPE equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive work environment including aisle ways, stairways, lavatories, lunchroom, general manufacturing areas, plant office floors, and parking lots.
• Empty waste containers daily and return them to designated areas.
• Use cleaning equipment as directed.
• Remove accumulated hazardous wastes from laboratory and other areas.
• Transport hazardous waste to the hazardous waste storage area.
• Clean up chemical spills and blood borne pathogens.
• Operate forklift trucks and other material handling equipment for loading and unloading railroad cars and trucks as needed.
• Deliver proper material on time to various areas of the manufacturing processes.
• Count and verify all materials during palletization, loading, and unloading.
• Assemble, weigh, and stage raw materials and packaging components needed for production.
• Occasionally perform proper palletization of finished or unfinished products.
• Refuel and recharge material handling equipment and perform daily maintenance.
• Maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management.
• Keep equipment and surrounding work area clean at all times.
• Move and load hazardous wastes as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor including a combination of Janitor and Forklift duties.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) 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 education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED