Material Handler II

As a part of the team, you will be contributing to each of our core beliefs: Empowerment, Innovation, Speed & Purpose, Teamwork & Collaboration, Growth, and Fun. You will be empowered to ensure we are producing high quality products that meet the standards of our regulatory bodies and our customers.

Quest Medical, Inc. is a US based manufacturer that develops and manufactures sterile medical devices for a variety of medical markets. Those markets include cardiac surgery, ophthalmic surgery, oncology, IV fluid, and anesthesia delivery. Our company culture is very diverse and the average tenure for our employee population is 7+ years. If you are looking for a stable and successful company where your voice will be heard, Quest is the place to be.

Summary :

Successfully complete cross-training to perform routine and non-routine functions and related clerical duties in all the areas of material handling, warehousing, kitting (both Electronics and Disposables), receiving, and shipping. Employee must be proficient in the executions of all warehouse and material handling responsibilities. Employee must also be skilled enough to train other employees in all the areas of material handling and warehousing. Plan and perform a variety of operations, processes, and make general decisions as to quality. Understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Provide instruction, training, and leadership to Material Handler. Work with a minimum amount of supervision. Active member of the company's LEAN deployment team, continually striving for advanced methods to improve material acquisition, material movement, and inventory improvements.

General Duties and Responsibilities :

• Cross-trained to perform all Material Handling task at a high skill level: Receiving, Shipping, Kitting (both Electronics and Disposables), Clean Room Material Handling
• Assist with training of warehouse associates
• Must have the ability to flex to various areas of the warehouse operation to ensure we have adequate coverage at all times
• Perform Material Handler responsibilities as required.
• Applies LEAN initiatives to optimize material flow through facility. Leads Kaizen teams to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in material flow, inventory control, and inventory management processes.
• Identify any deviations from established procedures such as inappropriate material movements, improper authorization, and incomplete paper work.
• Monitor and maintain proper product separation and segregations.
• Maintain material flow and related computer transactions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts.
• Identify procedures that can be improved and recommend changes.
• Provide Inventory Control and Planner Manager with monthly reports on warehouse activities and performance.
• Review all procedures quarterly and advise supervisor of needed or recommended changes.
• Interface with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Responsible for maintaining warehouse records.
• Responsible for assuring all warehouse equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications :

• Successful crossed trained on all Material Handling Responsibilities: Receiving, Shipping, Kitting (both Electronics and Disposables), Clean Room Material Handling
• High school graduate or equivalent plus one year job related experience.
• Ability to read, write, compare numbers, perform basic math tasks and understand detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize and associate name with material and part number.
• Knowledge of warehouse locator system and material movement procedures.
• Ability to analyze and compare data to exercise judgement in order to make decisions.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Experience using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Capable of continuous walking, standing, and lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a good driving record and a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must wear safety shoes and back support belt.
• Ability to use a calculator and computer.

Notables / Benefits:

• Summer hours available
• Mid-size company with great company culture that is well diverse
• Have a voice in the company
• Average tenure for employee population is 7+ years
• 401k with employee matching available
• Paid vacation and other excellent benefits

An Equal Opportunity Employer