Forklift Operator I (Distribution Center)

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.
Duties

• Is responsible for daily set up and operation of the complete filling and packaging lines consisting of the sponges, pouches, vials, caps, labels, inkjet code dater and check weights in accordance with product requirements.
• Is responsible for notifying supervisor or other authorized personnel of the need for packaging supplies or other materials for the packaging line.
• Is responsible for correct hose hookups and operating of control panels which control the flow of materials to packaging line.
• Is responsible for meeting production schedules as outlined by supervision and for keeping written and electronic records as required.
• Under the direction and monitoring of department supervisor, must be capable of training a replacement if required.
• Is responsible for setup and minor maintenance of all filling line equipment and will assist maintenance as necessary.
• Must be capable of performing proper palletization of finished or unfinished products and storing them in an appropriate location.

Duties - cont'd

• Must exercise extreme caution in order to not damage other material or property while operating moving equipment and must at all times exercise extreme caution for the safety of other employees.
• Is responsible for the proper filling, sealing, weighing, capping, casing labeling, and inkjet (coding of all products).
• Is responsible for the setup and adjustment of equipment when changing over various size containers on the filling lines.
• Is responsible for the adjustment of weights for various size containers on the filling lines.
• Is responsible for turning in a written/electronic record of daily production along with other appropriate documentation as required by management.
• Is responsible for keeping equipment and surrounding work area neat, tidy and disinfected at all times.
• Is responsible for marking production waste containers.
• Perform other duties as directed by Leads or Supervisors.

Education Degree

• High School Diploma or GED

Job Specific Experience

• Manual liquid filling machine, scales, seater, capper, valves cap torquer, hoses, inkjet coding, equipment and monitoring components to the line.
• Monitoring all liquid filling line equipment, make hookups from different lines, routine mechanical adjustments to filling line equipment and during line change over.
• Miscellaneous
  - Performs necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
  - Ability to work minimal supervision, good communication and interpersonal skills. Maintenance of personal hygiene.

Required Competencies

• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 40 pounds.
• Good hand/eye coordination. Good peripheral vision, manual dexterity, able to read scales, dials, able to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic math, writing and data entry skills.

Working Conditions
Warehouse Environment
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: 45088
Job Category: Supply Chain Management
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