JOB SUMMARY
The Warehouse Associate will perform all distribution functions relating to receiving, stocking, transacting purchase orders, order shipping, order loading, order selecting, and sanitation, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role will be cross-functional and help one or more distribution functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE ... - Raises, loads, conveys, and processes products by hand, material handling equipment, hand truck, or other means from inbound trucks to point of use and overflow storage in and out of the distribution center.
- Operates material handling equipment, RF scanners, warehouse management software controlled hand held devices, read monitors and interpreting and comprehension of distribution data and reason.
- Sorts, consolidates and transports products before stocking, replenishing, loading and unloading. Attaches identifying tags to containers or marks with identifying information for customer ease of use.
- Validates shelf life and product integrity for patient care standards, and examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
- Manually stacks and unstacks, builds, packs and unpacks pallets or cargo boards, and orders product weighing up to or over 50 pounds.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment and product usability for health care customers.
- May be accountable for the management of accurate receiving and documentation of incoming freight and expediting outgoing return shipments within the established timeframe set by management.
- May be accountable for identifying, troubleshooting, reconciling and responding to escalated issues from junior warehouse Associates to establish appropriate solution or whether to escalate to next supervisory level.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Ability to receive oral instructions and communicate in a team environment to accomplish daily work goals.
- Possesses effective communication skills both receiving and giving instruction in writing and orally, and follow standard operating procedures.
- Must be able to excel in a team environment.
- Meet all safety, productivity and accuracy requirements.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to identity, recommend and document, via electronic methods, process improvements.
- Have organizational skills to prioritize relevant job tasks and communicate where help is needed.
- Ability to learn and comprehend RF and warehouse management software applications and theory preferred.
- Ability to work in a safe, productive and accurate fashion continuously for 8-10 hours a shift.
BENEFITS
- Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
