Shape the pace and flow of our Rogers, MN warehouse
As the Distribution Center Operations Lead, you guide a team of Material Handlers and Drivers to keep product moving safely and on time. Your day begins with a quick huddle to balance workload across the floor, continues with hands-on support for receiving, storage, labeling, movement, packaging, shipments, and returns, and ends with accurate transactions and cycle counts. You serve as the go-to liaison for other functions across STERIS, solving roadblocks and keeping Specialists focused on execution.
Role details
- Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm Central, Monday–Friday; overtime as business needs require
- Location: 14585 Northdale Blvd., Rogers, MN 55374
- Compensation: $22 – $27/hr
- Employment Type: Direct, Full Time
What you’ll lead and deliver
- Balance staffing to keep work level-loaded throughout the shift; reassign team members as conditions change
- Act as the primary contact for partner functions to minimize distractions for floor Specialists
- Diagnose and resolve issues quickly; escalate only when needed
- Support assessments, assignments, training plans, and project work for team members
- Contribute to continuous improvement ideas and execution roadmaps
- Champion empowerment, model safety-first behaviors, and lead by example
- Coordinate and/or perform Cycle Counting to maintain inventory accuracy
- Execute to all established control procedures and policies
- Lead engagement that promotes a safe, inclusive work environment
- Work alongside the team to meet daily shop-floor requirements
- Direct product flow—transacting, storage, labeling, movement, packaging, shipment, and return from field and/or stock
What you bring
- 5 years of related warehouse/logistics experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Forklift experience and certification; or ability to become certified
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Broad understanding of warehousing practices and practical application to real-world problems
- Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong, professional communication with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors
- Reliable, predictable attendance
- Ability to continually meet all ADA factors as detailed within this job description.
Preferred
- Oracle and/or SAP experience
- Prior team lead or leadership exposure
- Service on a safety committee or safety team
- Hazardous Materials shipping/handling experience
- Train-the-Trainer certification and/or forklift training experience
- Hands-on experience with 5S and/or Lean practices
Work environment & physical demands
- Safety sensitive position.
- Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday; more if working overtime
- Ability to continuously wear personal protective equipment
- Overtime as required
- Operate power tools/equipment and hand tools
- Work with or around chemicals
ADA Factors (Physical and Environmental Requirements) see below:- Continuously (67 - 100% of the time): Lift/Carry 10-55lbs, Stand/Walk, Light & Heavy Grasping, Keyboarding, Writing, Operate Heavy Machinery, Seeing, Depth Perception
- Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): Push/Pull 10-55lbs, Bending/Twisting, Reaching Below Knee, Reaching Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel, Climb, Sit, Speak/Hear
- Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time): Repetitive Foot and/or Leg Motion
- Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): Lift/Carry 56-100lbs, Repetitive Wrist and/or Shoulder Motion, Color Vision
- 95% inside and 5% outside
Benefits at STERIS
We offer a comprehensive package to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
- Market competitive pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off plus 9 added holidays
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity & Paternal Leave
- Additional add-on benefits/discounts, including Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education
- Strong advancement pathways and stable, long-term careers
Core proficiencies
- Hazardous Materials
- Leadership / People Management
- Warehouse Experience
- Material Handler Experience
- Forklift Licensed
- ERP & MRP Systems
Tools & technology