Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be a Great Place to Work across the globe. We're fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 6,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 670 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

The position at our Memphis distribution center plays a critical role in getting life-saving products out to hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. We're open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week because the needs of patients can't wait.

The most important aspect of this position is to productively execute the movement of materials from dock to storage to staging and shipment per EVERSANA SOPs. The position also requires the incumbent to be certified on all EVERSANA Mobile Powered Industrial Vehicles (i.e., Forklift, Cherry/Order Picker, Dock Stocker, Electric Pallet Jack, Reach Truck, and Bendi Forklift).

Essential functions include:

• Comply with all company provided Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Fulfill tickets for customers by reading production schedules, order forms and requisitions
• Identify, locate, and gather product for distribution to specified areas
• Assemble, build, and transport customer orders
• Certified to operate Forklift, Reach Truck, Cherry/Order Picker, Dock Stocker, Electric Pallet Jack, and Bendi Forklift to transport items through our certification program
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Operate EVERSANA RF device

Position success factors include:

• Show up on time
• Eager to perform their job duties
• Successfully and safely process assigned tasks each day
• Can quickly move from one task to the next, as priorities shift
• Focused on accuracy and safety above all else
• Can complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Are consistently meeting minimum productivity standards
• Foster a safe working environment by following company procedures

Responsibilities include:

• Adherence to all manufacturing requirements including Current Good Distribution Practices (cGDP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Focus on safety at all times and comply with all safety requirements
• Follow all formal standard operating procedures (SOPs) that control the order fulfillment process in temperature-controlled areas
• Meet all shift requirements as assigned (timely, uniform, etc.)

Company benefits and perks include:

• Starting pay: $19.00 per hour.
• Great benefits, including medical and dental plans, tuition reimbursement, and matching retirement plans (401k).
• Savings & Spending Account(s): Health Savings Account (HSA + EVERSANA contributions), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and even Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA).
• Up to 18 days accrued paid time off in addition to 10 paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering financial, work-life balance, family planning support, legal solutions and more to employees at no cost.
• This role takes place in a temperature-controlled environment year-round.

Mandated uniform: khaki-colored pants, close-toed shoes, and a blue shirt. Leggings, yoga pants, or any form-fitting stretch pants are not permitted. Shoes should be sturdy and provide full coverage, ensuring no skin or socks are visible through the shoe material. Once the probationary period has concluded (60 days) employees receive an allotment to receive customized EVERSANA uniforms.

Qualifications

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Work experience in a fast-paced, distribution warehouse environment or stock room strongly preferred
• Previous forklift operation experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Strong verbal communication skills required
• Strong reading, addition, and subtraction skills needed to manage order specific documentation (a calculator may be used)
• Ability to follow instructions without deviation required
• Ability to work the required hours (expect 40hrs/week), in addition to overtime (as needed)

Physical/mental demands and working environment:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Environmental demands include walking or standing at a minimum of 80% of the shift, lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasking in a busy environment. Bending, squatting, pivoting and stooping may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.