Receiving Material Handler - Medical Distribution Company

Job Description - Receiving Material Handler I QSD36 REV. 5

he following requirements (in the boxes below) are to be used as a job description for hiring purposes;

General Requirements

· High School Diploma or equivalent GED

· Able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing

· Minimum 1 year of related work experience

· Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly to move objects.

· Able to operate desktop and portable computers, including access and search through electronic databases

· Able to walk, sit, crouch, crawl, bend, reach, stretch and especially stand for long periods of time in a warehouse environment.

Job Specific Requirements

· Demonstrates an understanding of the warehouse process and the material handler’s impact on company business

· Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to recognize non-conformances between observed product, P/N’s, packaging, etc.

· Able to apply logic and reasoning when determining how to proceed with non-conformances, exceptions, etc.

§ Breaking, inspecting and checking the product against Packing slip/Purchase order.

§ Place product in racks according to standards (product put-away).

§ Must confer with Manager or Lead to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or non-conformance to specifications.

§ Assist in accomplishing physical inventories as needed.

§ Maintain the warehouse in a clean and organized manner.

§ Performs additional duties as assigned

Additional Working Conditions

· Position constantly requires workers to be operating, and / or in close proximity to, moving vehicles.

· Position may be subject to working in high places

· Able to operate material handling equipment efficiently and safely.

· Able to work in non-climate controlled environment (hot or cold).

· Able to operate equipment safely such as: forklift, picker, and pallet jack.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including, but not limited to the following:

§ Ability to train and effectively transfer knowledge to colleagues and new hires.

§ Has in-depth knowledge & access in 4-D/WMS System (i.e. analysis

§ window) to effectively carryout daily responsibilities using Handheld Scanners.

§ Assists on all final counts (to include all product discrepancies)

§ Has in-dept up to date knowledge of all inventory (i.e. packaging,

§ U of M’s, domestic/international product, product bases, etc.) to effectively carryout daily responsibilities

§ Assists on vendor/customer inquiries (i.e. cycle-counts, U of M, etc.)

§ Assists in consolidation & maintenance of all inventory placement

§ Interfaces with the freight drivers to effectively carryout daily responsibilities

§ Inspection of freight and signing Bill of Lading to effectively carryout daily responsibilities.

The following competencies are to be used in support of employee evaluations

Job Specific Competencies

· Ability to navigate the WMS and 4D system and execute functions within

· Working knowledge of product lines, customers and vendors

· Working knowledge of company warehousing, receiving and shipping procedures

· Working knowledge of inventory including packaging, U of M’s, domestic/international product, product bases (ti/hi)

· Ability to efficiently and safely operate and maintain warehouse equipment

· Ability to recognize discrepancies and take appropriate corrective action

· Working knowledge of standard shipping documents including Bill of Lading, Packing List, etc.

· Ability to transfer knowledge to colleagues and new hires

Company Specific Competencies

· Demonstrates cooperation and gains respect and trust of co-workers

· Takes initiative for continuous improvement by actively seeking out new responsibilities and demonstrates a willingness to learn other areas of the business

· Demonstrates flexibility, time management and the ability to adjust work plans to meet changing company needs

· Demonstrates the ability to take direction, accept guidance and receive criticism willingly

· Demonstrates the ability to follow through on specified assignments independently

· Meets company standards of attendance and punctuality

· Participates in and contributes to team effectiveness

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers

· Demonstrates the ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills

· Understands company culture, strategic vision and impact of their role on company success

· Listens actively and expresses thoughts clearly, accurately and concisely

· Follows established safety procedures