Distribution Center Associate

Distribution Center Associate

Performs duties responsible for ensuring that all distribution center functions are completed accurately and timely. Provides record keeping of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Responsible for fulfilling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets Geisinger standards for safety, security and productivity. Responsible for the completeness and correctness of all orders filled. Checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness of customer delivery.

Job duties include:

• Ensuring the accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents.
• Gathering and maintaining all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Assuring that shipping and receiving counts match picking and purchase order documents and assisting in resolving discrepancies.
• Verifying (recounting) orders received by others to ensure accuracy of incoming merchandise.
• Collecting all documentation for outbound freight and ensuring all documents including receiving records are filed appropriately.
• Ensuring outgoing shipments contain proper labels and paperwork has been applied before shipping.
• Examining outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Scheduling inbound and outbound freight to comply with Distribution Center operations and capacities in conjunction with Supervisor, Distribution Center and Manager, Distribution Center.
• Maintaining inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Identifying backorders and placing merchandise in designated holding area for expedited handling.
• Placing incoming merchandise into inventory when required.
• Utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ascertain catalog number, size, color and quantity of merchandise to be picked from bins, shelves or other locations within the Distribution Center.
• Accurately picking customer orders for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and product is picked and shipped.
• Notifying Supervisor of stock outs or other inventory related concerns.
• Ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery.
• Utilizing material handling equipment safely and efficiently to transport product to shipping locations or delivery platforms.
• Maintaining required certifications to operate material handling equipment.
• Maintaining Distribution Center equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction.
• Connecting equipment to charging stations at the end of shift.
• Conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required.
• Assisting in the safety and security of the Distribution Center.

Work is typically performed in a warehouse/maintenance or office environment; may require performance of work within clinical areas. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to reach above head, bend, push, pull, stoop and kneel. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position details include:

• Geisinger is proud to offer a Distribution Center Associate a $2,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments. Certain stipulations do apply.
• Shift: Days

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.

Benefits of working at Geisinger include:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Distribution Center Management, General Skills, Organizing, Pharmaceutical Names

Our purpose and values include:

• Kindness: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• Excellence: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• Learning: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• Innovation: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• Safety: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.