Associate II, Warehouse

Duties and responsibilities

• Pull all Service, Marketing, and Sales shipments completely and accurately.
• Pack all outgoing shipments in such a manner as to insure adequate protection of contents.
• Ship all Service, Marketing, and Sales shipments according to method specified by requester of shipment in accordance with company policy.
• Fill out, file, and properly distribute all paperwork associated with these shipments appropriately.
• Choose the most cost-effective method of shipping freight orders, schedule the shipment, and work with freight carriers to ensure on time delivery.
• Process all outgoing shipments through the FedEx shipping station, and transfer shipping information to the parts database application daily.
• Receive, check for completeness, and distribute appropriately all incoming purchase order via the proper methods and procedures.
• Fill out and turn in all paperwork associated with these receipts appropriately.
• Receive, process, and put away all incoming returned goods according to proper methods and procedures.
• Fill out and turn in all paperwork associated with these receipts appropriately.
• Maintain FedEx, UPS, Carrier Log of all received shipments.
• Maintain the Order, Neatness, and Accuracy of the Warehouse:
  • Pack and label all effective and defective stock according to established procedures in order to maintain an accurate, well organized, and efficient warehouse.
  • Daily sweep and clean all warehouse areas before the end of the shift.
  • Arrange for pickup of outside trash container when full.
  • Stack extra pallets, boxes, and other packing material neatly in designated area.
  • Order warehouse supplies through request to Manager of Warehouse.
  • Assist with the Physical Counts of Inventory.
  • Schedule Parts for Repair.
  • Obtain return material authorizations, purchase orders, and any other paperwork necessary to process returns for repair to domestic vendors.
  • Pack and ship repair orders.
  • After Hours Emergency Parts Shipments:
    • Be in a position to immediately respond to after hours calls when requested to do so.
  • Data Processing:
    • Enter changes to parts location, off-site inventory updates, field equipment's updates, and other miscellaneous entries within the parts database application as authorized and as needed.
    • Respond to information requested from in-house and field personnel.
  • Comply with all applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) medical device regulatory requirements, applicable ISO 13485 standard requirements and all other applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

  Qualifications

  • Three to five (3-5) years’ previous warehouse experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be able to work the hours required.
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must be able to operate a forklift and pass the certification exam.
  • Must be able to resolve a conflict or issue quickly and completely; providing alternative solutions as necessary.
  • Must be able to manage and execute multiple projects at the same time; organize work and self as necessary.
  • Good decision-making abilities.
  • Must be able to identify and correct own mistakes.
  • Must be able to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds; actively participates in meetings and other departmental gatherings; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong listening skills and ability to determine needs of colleagues and vendors.
  • Good computer background.
  • Strong ability to work with minimal supervision.

  Physical Requirements

  • Usual warehouse working conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds often.
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to stand and walk without assistance for long periods.
  • Ability to bend and twist; stoop and kneel.
  • Ability to use hands and arms in the operation of small power tools to build or demolish wooden crates and pallets.

  Travel

  • Occasional (up to 10%) travel may be required based on business need.