Logistics Technician
Starting rate is $21.00 an hour with an additional 10% shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift.
About Us
As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health Within Reach Every Day® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians, and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.
Description
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Logistics Technician to join our team. Under the guidance of management and with the task direction of Team Leaders, the Logistics Technician is responsible for the receipt, storage, processing, and shipping of materials in support of production and distribution activities for a multi-company, multi-divisional corporate warehousing/distribution center. This role operates in a team-based environment, working closely with others for the common goals of the department. All duties are performed in compliance with all government, company, and departmental operating policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Accurately pick, pack, stage, scale, and load customer orders for external/internal movement and prepare all pertinent documentation.
- Accurately receive and put away incoming products and supplies, update SAP, and document any discrepancies.
- Load and unload trucks safely and complete all documentation properly.
- Contact carriers and coordinate pickups and deliveries.
- Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of operating supplies.
- Perform clean-up and light maintenance duties to maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
- Store, retrieve, and transact material moves to and from storage bays and replenish storage bins.
- Select and print deliveries and report any material issues pertaining to order fulfillment as required.
- Actively participate in and complete all company training programs for DPs, SOPs, company policies, and safety programs, demonstrating learned knowledge daily.
- Check the accuracy of documents to ensure the proper movement of inventory.
- Verify the accuracy of inventory by checking documentation and/or conducting inventory cycle counts.
- Actively participate in all company and departmental meetings (Job Boards, Performance Centers, MTZ, etc.).
- Prepare pertinent documentation for exports, process orders, shipping memos, etc.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- 1 year of experience in a warehouse and/or distribution environment, including order processing, inventory control, and receipts (preferred).
- OSHA Industrial truck certification (preferred).
- Operate warehouse industrial material handling equipment as required, including pallet jacks, pallet transfer, high cube, ASRS, shrink bundler, strapping machines, shrink wrapper, pallet scales, and conveyor systems.
- Familiarity with MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and SAP or equivalent systems (preferred).
- Must have reliable transportation as the position requires working at warehousing facilities located at multiple sites.
- Ability to learn and apply all relevant Department Procedures (DPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to read and apply information from reading material to situations involving several details or processes with multiple steps.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and management.
- Ability to use computers for data-entry transactions, RF transactions, and retrieving information (procedures, safety, employment, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to perform basic math functions using a calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide, rounding, etc.).
- Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently to complete daily tasks.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment.
- Ability and willingness to maintain accurate and factual hard-copy and electronic records.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment.
- Ability and willingness to follow directions as assigned by management, coaches, peers, or written instructions.
- Attention to detail, safety, quality, and customer requirements.
- Ability to make independent decisions within the scope of operating policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal effectiveness and leadership skills to mentor others.
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally.
- Able to lift 35 pounds overhead occasionally.
- Able to stand/walk 6-7 hours per shift.
- Able to push/pull 65 pounds occasionally.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
- Auto-enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay, with Hikma matching 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
- A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date), with additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries.
- 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date).
- 11 company-paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
- Employee discount program.
- Wellbeing rewards program.
- Career advancement and growth opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid maternity and parental leave.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.
Pay
$21.00 an hour, with an additional 10% shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift.
Schedule
Overtime might be required for this position. Full-time role.