Material Handler II

At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), We are One Team with One Goal. Through a network ofnearly 60 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to patient safety by providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 50 years. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

The hourly pay rate for the Material Handler II position is $ 19.47/hr. plus $2 shift differential. Annual merit, bonus and incentive plans are also offered.This position is a night shift position with the hours of 7p-7a, working every other weekendand offers overtime potential based on business needs.

Responsible for the safe movement of Customer product. Duties include movement of product within unprocessedstorage area, transfer of product to processing area, loading and unloading processed product, places and retrievesmonitoring devices on product, pre-shipping preparation and staging product in processed area. Reviews productand 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 Assistantand / or Operator with initiation and/or completion of Operator training program. May train other MaterialHandlers 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.

Operational Excellence (100%)

• Transfers product from unprocessed storage area to processing area, loads, and unloads processedproduct, 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 andtransfer; conducts and performs minor repairs, referring major malfunctions and / or unsafe conditions tomanagement or Maintenance Department; maintains a clean orderly work area, performs MaterialHandling, production functions as needed; processes product according to specifications if qualified bytraining and certification.
• May assist in maintaining product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling (if appropriate), and storingproduct within the Shipping and Receiving area in accordance with established procedure and anyapplicable Customer provided special instructions.
• Contributes to accuracy of processing and product accountability by maintaining productdocumentation; implements appropriate corrective action as needed; places, retrieves and analyzesproduct monitoring devices per processing specifications.
• Contributes to safe product processing by researching and responding to any alarm conditions in anappropriate manner; reports events and activities outside normal parameters to Supervisor and/orTeam 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.

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  Review work instructions along with vital policies and procedures

  
  

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  Take part in on-the-job training, overseen by your Hiring Manager

  
  

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  Demonstrate ability to meet the requirements of the job

  
  

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  Be dependable and reliable

  
  

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  Be a collaborative team player

  
  

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  Be attentive to detail

  
  

This is an opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people, who take true pride in their work. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding employees for their hard work. We do this by providing competitive base salary plus bonus (as applicable), comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid PTO and holidays, 401K with company match.