Warehouse Associate

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock.

About the role

This position is responsible for various tasks related to the receipt, storage, order fulfillment and shipping of customer orders in a standard indoor industrial setting, including warehousing, manufacturing, maintenance, and production areas.

Responsibilities

• Timely, accurate, fast-paced picking of customer orders assuring the correct item, lot number, and quantity are assembled to meet customer order requirements.
• Preparation of orders for shipment in a customer-friendly manner, including accurate checking of each carton and packing material into boxes, containers, and pallets to ensure appropriate protection and shipment modes.
• Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standards of care to meet all product and customer requirements.
• Participate in Safety Team and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Perform inventory counts according to established schedules and requirements.
• Pick cold-chain orders in a refrigerated temperature environment of 36°F to 46°F.
• Effectively utilize systems that support and enhance logistics (Transportation Management System, RCS, Voice Technology, Warehouse Management System, etc.).
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner to assure safety.
• Assist other team members to balance workload and provide consistent productivity.
• Daily operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Perform stock/module replenishments.
• Unload sorter lane, verifying the indicated shipment mode is correct for the assigned pallet.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Zero (0) to one (1) year of work experience in general warehousing or manufacturing, including order assembly, shipping/receiving, stocking, inventory maintenance, and picking/verification functions.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Knowledge and application of Hazardous Materials Packing and shipping requirements.
• Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete daily business volume.
• Ability to work in warm and refrigerated environments (36°F to 46°F).
• Demonstrated qualities of hard work, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
• Forklift training/certification is strongly desired.

Physical Requirements

• Routine lifting up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses, protective clothing, and/or headwear must be worn as required.

Schedule

1st Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (typical). Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on day 1.
• 401K match with company profit sharing.
• 4 weeks paid vacation and 13 company holidays beginning on day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement ($15,000 per year) and student loan repayment ($150 per month).
• $35,000 towards fertility, adoption, or surrogacy.