Warehouse Operator (Material Handler)

Position : Warehouse Operator (Material Handler)

Location : Covington, GA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Working Hours Tues - Sat 9AM 5:30PM

Job Description:

• This position performs warehouse/material distribution tasks relative to the receiving and shipment of product.
• Moves inventory by operating a forklift.
• HS diploma preferred but MUST be able to operate a high reach forklift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

• Unloads inbound trucks (inter-company deliveries, vendors, etc.)
• Loads outbound trucks (inter-company shipments, off-site warehouse, etc.)
• Locates and retrieves products as well as replenishes picking locations using FEFO methodology.
• Moves pallets on dock.
• May be required to physically stack/transport product from larger sterilization pallet to regular pallet before moving by forklift to dock.
• Ensures all assigned duties are safely completed in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and by following department procedures.
• Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in GMPs.
• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Must take safety first and be able to work diligently to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedure designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• May be required to perform warehouse associate duties.
• May be required to train new hires on RF functions.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Safety shoes required for position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment
• Must be able to concentrate and be on alert at all times
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Experienced in the safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Licensed to operate material handling equipment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience on Cherry picker or/and Reach lift

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Good verbal communication skills.