warehouse operations

Position : Warehouse Operations

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40
pay range -$16-20/hr 

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Light 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)

Job Description:

Job summary:

• Will primarily be responsible to work on tasks that are routine in nature where limited judgment is required.
• Receives general instructions on work assignments.
• Pulls materials from inventory locations.
• Will package domestic and international customer orders for shipment and process them by use of automated or manual carrier shipping systems.
• Prepares daily shipments by stocking multiple locations with shipping supplies as well as keeping the warehouse orderly and organized.
• Will keep track of shipment supplies and notify department management when ordering is required.
• The Shipping Associate II will also perform materials management tasks, pulling components for production and cycle counting as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Sorts customer orders properly, picks products from inventory locations, verifies other associate product pulls, and prepares goods for final shipment in accordance to product temperature shipping requirements, as instructed.

• Packs orders requiring dry ice refrigerant as directed.
• Process daily outbound customer orders using automated carrier or manual shipping systems.
• Replenishes daily, consumable shipping supplies, copier paper, foam boxes, and other consumable supplies as assigned in their work environments such as workstations, cold rooms, or warehouses etc.
• Manages consumable inventories and communicates shortages
• Helps to prepare and maintain records of merchandise shipped such as Transfer Orders, Shipping Letters of Instructions, Export Declarations, etc.
• Picks up and delivers materials and components as directed.
• Signs for materials received, checks goods against packing slips and seeks direction when materials do not match or are damaged. May be required to apply product labeling for materials.
• Process and deliver materials to appropriate personnel.
• Performs cycle count and responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy within company set goals.
• Maintain component inventories and integrity of paper and electronic records without direct supervision.
• Notifies Supervisor of damaged or mixed materials.
• Participates in required training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work and brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
• Assists in preparation of shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments as directed.
• Communicates daily progress and notifies problem situations to the Team Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains shipping and warehouse areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• May be required to operate a forklift and/or Company vehicle as directed.
• Required to maintain security programs in place for shipment processing
• Provides accurate, timely, and courteous service to all customers.
• Follows BD Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as designated by Supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

Knowledge and skills

• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft systems such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software packages.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Education And Experience

• Highschool Diploma and 1-3 years experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory control) or equivalent combination of related education and experience.