Warehouse Technician I

About the role

Ceva Animal Health is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to researching, developing, producing, and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals. This Warehouse Technician I position performs a variety of functions including receiving and processing incoming stock, picking and filling orders, packing and shipping, and labeling semi-finished stocks. The role ensures routine daily functions are completed accurately and timely in accordance with regulations and policies.

Location: Lenexa, KS

Responsibilities

• Follow Technician I Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain a basic understanding of warehousing processes and flows, GMP requirements, and waste handling.
• Receive incoming stock and materials:
  • Verify incoming deliveries per applicable SOPs.
  • Perform receiving functions within the operating system.
  • Pick and stage materials for campus production and assist in delivery.
  • Move materials using power industrial trucks.
• Labeling and Packaging:
  • Verify and store incoming labels.
  • Retrieve semi-finished stocks accurately.
  • Issue components of packaging within the operating system.
  • Set up, load, run, and unload machines.
  • Maintain accurate record-keeping.
  • Move materials using power industrial trucks.
• Order Preparation and Distribution:
  • Accurately pick orders from noted locations.
  • Verify item and quantity requested.
  • Issue items on the operating system and within USDA compliance logs.
  • Prepare packaging per applicable SOPs.
  • Process shipping through specific carriers.
  • Move materials using power industrial trucks.
• Work Flow & Reporting:
  • Assist with inventory counts.
  • Demonstrate a culture of safety in day-to-day operations, including performing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and safety audits.
  • Understand quality assurance, assist in checking documentation, and support investigations.
• Training & Compliance:
  • Comply with USDA, company, safety, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Warehousing & Distribution experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices, Cold Chain Packaging, and Solutions.
• Obtain a Power Industrial Truck License.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work outside of set schedule.
• Time management skills.
• Core Competencies:
  • Shape solutions out of complexity.
  • Client focus: Ensure needs and requests are treated equally and positively.
  • Collaborate with empathy: Share information, listen to others, and contribute to group decisions.
  • Engage and develop: Open to sharing knowledge and receiving feedback.
  • Drive ambition and accountability: Ensure accuracy of work using KPIs and responsible commitment.
  • Influence others: Communicate with structure and confidence.

Physical Requirements

• Able to read, write legibly, and communicate in English.
• Visual inspection capabilities.
• Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Frequent standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting up to 60 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Special working conditions within cooler storage of 2-7°C.
• Special working conditions within freezer storage of -20°C.