Distribution Associate IV

Objectives

Performs a variety of duties pertaining to product shipping to ensure that all finished product contact lenses are shipped to various sites. The team prepares and ships both domestic and international shipments in accordance with multiple regulations.

Responsibilities

• Pass TSA background check and complete Certified Cargo Screener training.
• Coordinate delivery of all finished goods into the Distribution Department and ship product to various domestic and international customers.
• Verify count and condition of incoming product per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Allocate, pick and ship finished goods through PeopleSoft and BPIC transactions.
• Ship exports and maintain shipment records in accordance with export regulations.
• Assemble required information for each export shipment using Visual Exporter.
• Screen and prepare passenger aircraft cargo per TSA order (where applicable).
• Understand and comply with US Import/Export Regulations for shipping and receiving.
• Coordinate and ship hazardous material and other miscellaneous items.
• Make appropriate PeopleSoft transactions to accurately track inventory movement.
• Cross‑train as needed for other job responsibilities including plant inventory with cycle counting, put‑away items, bin‑to‑bin transfers, blister receipts, miscellaneous & express issues.
• Provide backup support for material movement in and out of the Rochester Lens Manufacturing Component Warehouse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of shipping experience required; hazardous material and international shipping experience preferred.
• Computer literate with strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent filing and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high‑speed, ever‑changing work environment.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Location

Rochester, NY (Plant)

Pay

Starting pay range: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (estimated salary range; actual base salary may vary based on factors).

Benefits

• Short‑term and/or long‑term incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees).
• Company holidays, sick time, floating holidays, and paid vacation.
• Well‑being benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for employment visas is not available.