Material Handler I

Steris Corporation
Libertyville, IL

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:

  • Safely and accurately process Customer products according to established procedures within FDA, ISO, and GMP guidelines.
  • Utilize handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transfer Customer product through the sterilization process
  • Load and unload Customer product manually or using automated equipment into the validated sterilization process
  • Place and retrieve monitoring devices on product to ensure proper sterilization levels
  • Comply with all health and safety requirements to work within facilities that utilize various industrial sterilization modalities; complete training and annual certification to use personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, respiratory protection equipment (SCBA))
  • Ensure safety and quality in all aspects of the job

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

  • Review work instructions along with vital policies and procedures
  • Take part in on-the-job training, overseen by your Hiring Manager
  • Demonstrate ability to meet the requirements of the job

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

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

Other: Other:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Be dependable and on time
  • Be a team player
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Work while seated or standing, using your hands
  • Utilize basic computer and math 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 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

STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 18,000 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.

Posted 2025-11-08

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