Warehouse Operator

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

A cross-functional position which responsibilities include; control the inventories through all processes and responsibility. Must be capable of performing the essential duties and responsibilities as stated below as a team player while conducting oneself in accordance with the FMCNA core values.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be capable of operating within SAP and Info Link system using hand held scanner and truck mount to include the responsibility of the equipment.

• Under limited supervision, applies considerable warehouse knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to loading, unloading, storing, and preparing shipments to include inner company, sales orders, international and domestic.

• Verify quantity and condition of material inbound and outbound shipments, notes shortages. Endorses Bill of Lading to release liability of carrier with exceptions noted.

• Sort and re stack pallets to assist Quality Systems with vendor lot numbers, Laminator Flow, freight and warehouse damage.

• Deliver requisitioned material to appropriate department, and verify quantities.

• Check bin status storage types.

• Perform self-Quality Check processes to insure all orders are pulled correctly and completely.

• Responsible for inventory accuracy at the bin level.

• Pull Quality Systems (QS) samples in accordance with SOP prior to release and record on the quarantine control card.

• Completes the MM verification of the physical quantity on the Lot Accountability Form (LAF)

• Process incoming/outgoing material to proper location using Automatic Data Collection (ADC) equipment.

• Ensure all transfer paperwork is complete and post Transfer Orders. Note breakdown of quantities, verify product code and lot number.

• Stock rotation first in first out.

• Create stock replenishment request.

• Qualified and trained to operate material handling equipment and Forklifts. Performs Info Link Warehouse Fleet Management

  Pre trip Inspection.

• Assist in loading/unloading production support trucks.

• Pull components required for Production orders according to established procedures.

• Use proper safety equipment.

• Scrap material in accordance with NC's, MADR's and freight claims.

• Remove any damaged finished good product and destroy. Pull Ethylene Oxide (EO) Quality samples for testing and evaluation. Complete additional discard and sample request in accordance with SOP procedure.

• Maintains all assigned material handling equipment in good condition to ensure adherence safety standards.

• Operates any materials handling equipment safely and efficiently and according to the proper procedures.

• Ensures a clean, neat and orderly work area, cleans and maintains supplies, tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations, Occupational Safety & health Administration (OSHA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) standards

• May provide assistance to other warehouse associates, as directed by the Lead.

• May escalate issues to the Lead for resolution, as deemed necessary.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by the Lead.

• Other duties as assigned. Assist in training newly assigned warehouse associates.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor/ outdoor work, bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, vision, hearing, sitting, maneuvering, pushing and pulling, reaching, standing, climbing, stooping, and walking.

• Ability to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, as required

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2 - 4 years' related experience.

• Previous knowledge of warehouse operations is required.

• Team player with organizational skills.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Fork-lift certification.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.