Job Description

Forklift Operator I

Req ID:


48728

Job Category:


Supply Chain Management

Location:

Vinita Park, MO, US, 63114

Workplace Type:


Onsite

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.

Position Summary

The Material Handler is a functional role that includes order picking, stocking, packaging, and other material handling tasks to ensure timely and accurate shipments are made to our customers using various indicators or signals. To assure team continuity across all warehouse operations, this position may also be required to learn, perform, and/or be certified to assist in other areas of Warehouse Operations, including material control, traffic, or others as assigned.

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

*Shift subject to change based on Union moves

Pay: $20.98 + $0.75 shift differential

This is a direct-hire position with STERIS.

What You'll do

• At the direction of the supervisor, this employee will assist the supervisor or the shipping clerk in the loading of drayage or direct outbound truck lines by directing the fork truck driver to bring correct materials and correctly counting all freight.
• Must be capable of assembling products for shipment through various parcel services using necessary shipping equipment and procedures.
• Must be capable of safely operating and electrically recharging the order picker equipment.
• Must exercise extreme caution in order to not damage other material or property while operating the order picker equipment and must at all times exercise extreme caution for the safety of other employees.
• Is responsible for proper daily operation and complete proper set up of semi-automatic label application equipment.
• Must maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management (i.e. cGMP and ISO procedures).
• Is responsible for picking, labeling, packing, checking, preparing for shipment, documenting, ship confirming, and palletizing small parcel orders using whatever typical equipment is provided for this purpose.
• Is responsible for keeping shipping area, equipment, and surrounding work area clean at all times.
• Under the direction and monitoring of department supervisor, is responsible for the training of a replacement Order Filler.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic math and writing skills.
• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds.
• May be expected to climb heights of approximately 15 feet, and stand for long periods of time.
• Good hand/eye coordination.

Preferred:

• Previous Forklift and/or Order Picker experience is desirable.
• Performs necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and have basic computer skills.

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 (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 educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by * 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Req ID:


48728

Job Category:


Supply Chain Management

Location:

Vinita Park, MO, US, 63114

Workplace Type:


Onsite

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Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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