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Material Handler I

Steris Corporation
parental leave, paid time off, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Gurnee
Jul 17, 2025

Material Handler I
Req ID:

50026
Job Category:

Manufacturing Operations
Location:


Gurnee, IL, US, 60048


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

Responsible for the safe movement of Customer product. Safely and accurately process routine and moderately complex Customer products according to established specifications and procedures within FDA, ISO and GMP guidelines using work instructions and operating system knowledge. May perform the duties of Material Handler II, Warehouse or Warehouse Assistant as needed. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma), this is a highly physical role - requiring strength and endurance.



This position works a 7:30pm-7:30am rotating shift and offers overtime potential based on business needs. The hourly pay rate is $19, plus shift differential (as applicable).

What You'll do as a Material Handler I

  • Transfers product from unprocessed storage area to processing area, loads, and unloads processed product, 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 and transfer; conducts and performs minor repairs, referring major malfunctions and / or unsafe conditions to management or Maintenance Department; maintains a clean orderly work area, performs Material Handling, production functions as needed.
  • May assist in maintaining product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling if appropriate, and storing product within the Shipping and Receiving area in accordance with established procedure and any applicable Customer provided special instructions.
  • Contributes to accuracy of processing and product accountability by maintaining product documentation; implements appropriate corrective action as needed; places, retrieves, and analyzes product monitoring devices per processing specifications.
  • 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.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:



  • High School Diploma or GED



Preferred:



  • Minimum 2 years of warehousing / manufacturing environment or experience
  • Forklift experience or certification



Other:



  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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 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 and parental leave
  • Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay rate for this opportunity is $19. This position is eligible forbonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

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.



Req ID:

50026
Job Category:

Manufacturing Operations
Location:


Gurnee, IL, US, 60048


Workplace Type:

Onsite

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