Plymouth, MN, US
7 days ago
Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift

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 Senior Inventory Control Specialist is a critical role in STERIS. This position is not a direct day to day shop floor execution position, but a position that has been developed to assure our direct shop floor execution team is operating as optimal as possible. This position assures our financial policies are executed, our daily practices are audited for accuracy, and ultimately that our practices are of the caliber required at Steris. 

 

The role works collaboratively with key business partners to ensure identified challenges are addressed timely. Interacting with Purchasing, Planning, Distribution, Operations, Engineering to rectify identified errors in Data, practice, or policy all while meeting business requirements.
 

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

Minimum: 

HS Diploma or GED 5yrs experience in warehouse/inventory Control or related disciplines  Ability to become forklift certified if not currently certified General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS  Ability to work required hours: 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday and overtime as needed

 

Preferred:

Previous forklift experience (counterbalance, stock picker, reach truck) preferred, if none, ability to become certified required

Previous experience working in SAP/Oracle preferred

Experience working in a Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) environment and/or identifying process improvements

 

Other: 

Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast paced, changing environment Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance  Ability to continually meet all ADA factors as detailed within this job description
  What you'll do as an Inventory Control Specialist:

Execute cycle counting per policy

Complete system and physical audits for all areas of Warehouse Operations

Develop and administer training certifications for all functions of Warehouse Operations

Train new Warehouse Operations Employees assuring they are well versed in their role before being left alone to complete assigned tasks

Assist in the development and maintenance of related work instructions

Own root cause analysis and corrective actions for Warehouse Operations area missed

Assist in the development of gap closure and risk mitigation

Follow all provided control procedures and policies to complete tasks

Maintain and engage in promotion of a safe work environment

What STERIS Offers:

Market competitive pay

Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and (9) added Holidays

Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Long/Short term disability coverage

401(k) with a company match

Maternity & Parental Leave

Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs

Opportunity for advancement in a stable long-term career

ADA Factors and Working Conditions:

95% inside 5% outside 

Lift/Carry 10lbs - 50lbs continuously (67-100% of the time) with appropriate equipment

Lift/Carry 51-100lbs frequently (34-66% of the time) with appropriate equipment

Push/Pull 10 - 100lbs frequently (34-66% of the time) with appropriate equipment

Bend/Twist frequently (34-66% of the time)

Reach below the knee/above the shoulder frequently (34-66% of the time)

Squat/Kneel, Climb, Sit, frequently (34-66% of the time)

Stand/Walk continuously (67-100% of the time)

Light grasping/keyboard/writing continuously (67-100% of the time)

Operate heavy machinery continuously (67-100% of the time)

Speaking/Hearing frequently (34-66% of the time)

Seeing/Depth Perception continuously (67-100% of the time)

 

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.

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