Warehouse Associate I

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At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to providing high-quality dental instruments to organizations and professionals worldwide. We value innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to improving oral health outcomes globally. Our people are our strength, and we foster a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. When you join HuFriedyGroup, you become part of a company that truly values YOU, and we are committed to investing in your future both professionally and personally. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, holidays, a matching 401(k), and annual merit and incentive plans.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate I role, is a functional role responsible for performing all required functions needed to pick and pack an order, assemble, ship, and/or receive Customer product while ensuring proper and accurate documentation.

Duties

The below listed duties are reflective of all HuFriedyGroup Distribution/Warehouse locations, thus local skill requirements and essential duties may vary:

• Performs all Distribution/Warehouse functions as outlined in established procedures.
• Select, check, pack and/or palletize, and label all types of standard orders for shipment
• Perform highly repetitive packaging, assembly, and/or machine operation
• Receives Customer product through acceptance or unloading shipping container, including pallet breakdown, and identifying box weights; processes all applicable documentation in an accurate manner.
• Coordinates staging of incoming Customer product by transferring or overseeing the transfer of product to the non-process storage locations in a safe and damage-free manner.
• Inspects finished goods as they move from packaging to assembly, as well as inspect incoming or outgoing Customer product for damages and/or count discrepancies and report such conditions as outlined in established procedures.
• Maintains and submits warehouse reports depicting where products are staged within the facility.
• Verifies that all identified damages and/or count discrepancies have been reported and resolved.
• Ensures shipment of product within shipping deadline by maintaining contact with internal facility staff. Prepares product for shipment by retrieving Customer product from processed area and staging in shipping area; prepares accurate shipping documentation; loads product into shipping trailers/containers or transfers small packages to delivery service.
• Ensures timely receipt or shipment of Customer product by assisting material handling activities, loading and unloading trucks.
• Ensures quality conformance against bills of material as well as visual controlled images.
• Actively participates and supports Lean and Safety initiatives, as well as daily cycle count programs and other directives, when required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Operate forklift and/or other material handling equipment, as needed
• Meet department productivity and quality goals.
• Contributes to a team effort by performing in accordance with all STERIS/HuFriedyGroup policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned, to ensure team continuity across all warehouse operations.

Required Education/ Degree

At HuFriedyGroup, we understand that valuable skills and experience come from all walks of life. If you don't have a college degree or high school diploma, don't worryit won't disqualify you from being considered for this role. We value the unique perspectives and abilities you bring to the table.

Required Experience

• 1-2 years related Warehouse Experience or shipping/receiving experience
• OSHA Certified Forklift Operator- preferred - training will be paid for if not currently certified

Skills and/or Competencies

• General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ERP required (SAP and/or ShopVue preferred)
• Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and professional manner (i.e. Forklift or yard truck).
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing responsibilities, and prioritize duties
• Ability to work under regularly supervision, either independently or as a team, in a fast paced, changing environment
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System.
• Organizing, analyzing, and basic math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages).
• Show an attention to detail and ensure data accuracy (Receiving Reports, Bills of Lading, etc.).
• Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
• Requires knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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