Distribution Technician

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all shipping and receiving documents and related functions are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepares bills of lading or receipts for shipments and routes.
• Distributes documentation to proper departments.
• Affords assistance in loading/unloading trucks and operates material handling equipment as needed.
• Checks that orders are complete and that proper labels and tickets are applied.
• Verifies and records receipts and documentation as required.
• Affords assistance in fulfilling orders and delivering them to the designated staging area meeting company standards for safety, security, and productivity.
• Locates or relocates items for availability or for safety reasons.
• Ensures all filled orders are complete and correct. Tags or marks orders as required.
• Packs, wraps, and weighs orders and records information as required.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area including removal and disposal of waste materials in appropriate manner.
• Maintains safe and clean work area including removal and disposal of waste materials in appropriate manner.
• Maintains company procedures and standards for Ecological policies regarding recycling, energy conservation and other green initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum None
• Preferred: High School / GED, 2 - 4-year college education, 2 years in a high-volume warehousing environment and with specific knowledge regarding the principles of inventory control via warehouse management systems (WMS), the functionality of specialized warehouse equipment, and familiarity with standard shipping documentation.
• Knowledge base of distribution and transactional operations with a healthcare background beneficial.
• Knowledge of current trends in warehouse management, technology and logistics, as well as all applicable operating regulations.
• Material Handling Equipment Certification to operate equipment.

Skills

• Must have an understanding and/or be willing to learn the principles of process improvement methods.
• Ability to visually and audibly perform all essential functions.