Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift Req ID: 47269 Job Category: Supply Chain Management Location: Plymouth, MN, US, 55447 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: 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 leadin 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: 47269 Job Category: Supply Chain Management Location: Plymouth, MN, US, 55447 Workplace Type: Onsite STERIS Sustainability Life at STERIS Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis Job Segment: Equipment Operator, Infection Control, ERP, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology, Operations STERIS Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.