Warehouse Operator

Role Summary

Warehouse Operator I is responsible for accurate processing of materials to support companywide operations, and for meeting safety, security, and productivity standards. This role may be in a training capacity and does not require extensive prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
• Prepares orders for shipping by picking, scanning and packing accurately and timely.
• Performs replenishment activities in a timely and efficient manner; compares product description to restocking requests form and physical location.
• Conducts cycle counts and physical inventory as required.
• Processes returns from customers; classifies back to stocks, damages and expired products.
• Prepares debit memos going back to vendors.
• Operates hand lift; must be able to be certified in power forklift operation.
• Loads and unloads freight trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintains tidiness and cleanliness in the warehouse.
• Flexible, willing to work overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmaceutical distribution experience and/or experience with distribution of perishable goods.
• Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse work experience.
• Specialized knowledge of warehouse plans, methods, procedures, and techniques of material handling.

Skills

• Training and coaching other warehouse personnel.
• Work as a team member; provide assistance and direction to team members, become a liaison between associates, leads and management.
• Basic mathematical computations and applications.
• Willingness to work overtime, report to work on time during normal business hours, special projects and Saturdays.
• Clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability to changes and various assignments.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and promptness by using time efficiently and completing assignments on time.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmaceutical distribution experience and/or experience with distribution of perishable goods.

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements: extended periods of standing, walking, pushing and pulling, stooping, crouching, climbing; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; may be exposed to electrical hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; may require early morning, evening, and weekend hours.
• Working environment may require wearing PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.