Job Description

Materials Department Summer Assistant Location St. Louis, MO :

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

During the summer, the Materials Department Summer Assistant will work closely with the Materials Department to help design and implement a well-organized shop system. This initiative will involve assisting in the creation of a series of detailed Kanban cards, which will facilitate efficient inventory management and streamline workflow processes.

Position Details:

• Duration: 3 months (June-August 2025)
• Hours/shift: Monday-Thursday 6 AM-4:30 PM

What You'll Do as a Materials Department Summer Assistant

• Help the department with accurate data entry and various departmental forms.
• Assist the project leader with designing Kanban cards for efficient workflow management and developing comprehensive work instructions.
• Assist with preparing and executing training sessions for team members and our support departmental audits to ensure compliance with the newly implemented processes.
• Undertake additional assignments that may arise based on workload and availability, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Engage in hands-on work that includes lifting light objects, maintaining cleanliness in the workspace, and responding to miscellaneous requests to support overall team operations.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Actively enrolled in a college/university program pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree.
• Proficiency in personal computing and a wide range of associated software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience, ideally in an office environment or a role that involves administrative support. This experience should include familiarity with standard office procedures and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Other:

• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Displays strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Highly collaborative and collaborative, fostering a positive and productive working 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.

Job Tags

For contractors, Work experience placement, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Shift work,

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