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Material Handler II

STERIS
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026 CLOSED ON 7/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler II position at STERIS?

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe movement of Customer product. Duties include movement of product within unprocessed storage area, transfer of product to processing area, loading and unloading processed product, places and retrieves monitoring devices on product, pre-shipping preparation and staging product in processed area. Reviews product and process documents and instructions, i.e., Customer provided special instructions or work instructions, and ensures accurate processing. May perform the duties of Material Handler I, Warehouse Material Handler, Warehouse Assistant and / or Operator with initiation and/or completion of Operator training program. May train other Material Handlers in the essential functions of the job. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma), this is a highly physical role – requiring strength and endurance.

Shift: Wednesday (half day) 12:00pm - 6:00pm, Thur - Sat 6:00am - 6:00pm

Pay: $22.90 per hour

What You Will Do As a Material Handler II

  • 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; processes product according to specifications if qualified by training and certification.
  • 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 safe product processing by researching and responding to any alarm conditions in an appropriate manner; reports events and activities outside normal parameters to Supervisor and/or Team Leader or Operator, and may assist in resolving issues acting within operational and safety guidelines; conducts area housekeeping on a daily basis.
  • Participates in Operator training to further develop skills.
  • 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.

Required

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience in a FDA, ISO, GMP environment.
  • Prior experience operating forklift equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.

Preferred

  • 4 years warehouse experience in FDA, ISO, GMP environment.
  • Forklift certified.
  • Prior experience operating yard truck.
  • Experience with 5S and/or LEAN.
  • Ability to navigate through defined computer screens.
  • Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
  • Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
  • Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skill (basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer, and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.

Other

  • Be dependable and on time.
  • Be a team player.
  • Pay attention to detail.
  • STERIS operates 24/7, 365, including holidays.

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 (8) 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

Pay rate for this opportunity is $22.90. This position is eligible for bonus 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

Open until position is filled.

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 and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

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 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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