Warehouse Operator

Role Summary

Warehouse Operator I who under close supervision processes materials to support companywide operations, ensuring safety, security and productivity. This role may be in a training capacity with limited prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Prepares orders for shipping by picking, scanning and packing accurately and timely.
• Performs replenishment activities; compares product descriptions to restocking requests and physical location.
• Conducts cycle counts and physical inventory as required.
• Processes returns from customers; classifies back to stock, damages and expired products.
• Prepares debit memos to vendors.
• Operates hand lift; certification in power forklift operation may be required.
• 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 distribution of perishable goods.
• Minimum of one year of warehouse work experience.
• Specialized knowledge of warehouse plans, methods, procedures, and material handling techniques.

Skills

• Training and coaching other warehouse personnel.
• Teamwork; provide assistance and direction to team members; liaison between associates, leads and management.
• Basic mathematical computations and applications.
• Willingness to work overtime, punctuality, and availability for special projects and Saturdays.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Adaptability to changes and various assignments.
• Demonstrates urgency and time management to complete assignments on time.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmaceutical distribution experience and/or distribution of perishable goods.
• Minimum one year of warehouse experience.
• Specialized knowledge of warehouse plans and material handling techniques.

Additional Requirements

• Physical demands: extended standing, walking, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, climbing; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to electrical hazards or dangerous tools/equipment; may require early morning, evening, or weekend hours.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage as needed.