Summer Assistant

STERIS Corporation

Posted 26 days ago

Internship

St. Louis, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The assistant will design and implement a supermarket system using kanban cards to streamline inventory management and workflow. Responsibilities include data entry, creating work instructions, conducting training, and performing audits.

Qualifications

You possess a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum typing speed of 50 WPM with excellent grammar and punctuation. You are currently pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience, demonstrating strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Kanban

Microsoft Office

Data Entry

Work Instructions

Inventory Management

Process Audits

Job Description

Position Summary

As a Supply Chain Summer Assistant you will be responsible work closely with the Materials department to design and implement a well-organized supermarket system. This initiative will involve creating a series of detailed kanban cards, which will facilitate efficient inventory management and streamline workflow processes. 

Shift: 5:00am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday 

What you will do as a Supply Chain Summer Assistant

Computer tasks involve a range of activities, including accurate data entry, the creation of various forms, the design of kanban cards for efficient workflow management, and the development of comprehensive work instructions.   
Conduct training sessions for team members and carry out audits to ensure compliance with the newly implemented processes.   
Be prepared for additional assignments that may arise based on workload and availability, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.   
Engage in hands-on work that includes light lifting, maintaining cleanliness in the workspace, and responding to various miscellaneous requests to support overall team operations. 

The Experience, Skills and Abilities

Required:

Educational Background: Must possess a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, demonstrating foundational academic skills and knowledge. 
Typing Proficiency: Candidates must demonstrate strong typing skills, with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute, ensuring efficiency in data entry and communication tasks. Proficiency in proper grammar, punctuation, and formatting is highly valued. 

Other:

College student pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree 
Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. 
Has excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
Possesses effective presentation skills for both large and small groups. 
Displays strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. 
Proficient in computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office software products. 
A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required, 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. 

What STERIS Offers

We Value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heath, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
  • Long/short Term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Maternity & Paternal Leave
  • Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs

The pay range for this opportunity is  $ 18- $21. 

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.

STERIS Corporation

STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers. MISSION WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life science products and services around the globe. VISION We strive to be a GREAT COMPANY. We provide world-class products and services for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our people, and superior returns for our Shareholders. • $6 Billion in revenue in FY26 • More than 18,000 Associates worldwide • Over 4,000 Customer-facing professionals • Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “STE” To learn more, visit www.steris.com. Want to join the team? View and apply for open roles at careers.steris.com.
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