General Assembler

Job Description

This position performs warehouse/material distribution tasks relative to the receiving and shipment of product. Moves inventory by operating a forklift.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Unloads inbound trucks (inter-company deliveries, vendors, etc.)
• Loads outbound trucks (inter-company shipments, off-site warehouse, etc.)
• Limits and retrieves products as well as replenishes picking locations using FEFO methodology.
• Moves pallets on dock.
• Might be required to physically stack/transport product from larger sterilization pallet to regular pallet before moving by forklift to dock.
• Ensures all assigned duties are safely completed in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and by following department procedures.
• Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in GMPs.
• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Takes safety first and be able to work diligently to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedure designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Might be required to perform warehouse associate duties.
• Might be required to train new hires on RF functions.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Safety shoes required for position.

  Qualifications

  • Ability to read and interpret distribution documents
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
  • Ability to concentrate and be on alert at all times
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Experienced in the safe operation of material handling equipment
  • Licensed to operate material handling equipment.

  Education And/or Experience

  • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
  • Experience on Cherry picker or/and Reach lift

  Language Skills

  • Good verbal communication skills.

  Mathematical Skills

  • Must have good basic math skills.

  Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to solve practical problems.

  Physical Demands

  • While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
  • The employee may occasionally be required to climb.
  • The job may require lifting up to 50 lbs in some areas but not all.
  • The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, and extreme weather conditions.
  • It is hot in the summer months (no AC) and cold in the winter months (limited heating).
  • Occasionally the position will have exposure to fumes/airborne particles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.