Packaging Associate (DAYS)

Position Summary Responsible for the safe operation of forklifts and other equipment to receive, stock, pick, load, transfer and ship raw or finished products, and ensuring accurate and complete documentation of same. Responsibilities Uses sit down and stand-up forklift to stock, pick, and transport pallets of raw/finished products in warehouse, load/unload trucks, transfer products. Utilizes computerized system which may include radio frequency to maintain records of product movement in and out of warehouse. Packs and weighs boxes of products and assigns appropriate methods of shipping in accordance with customer needs; prepares related documents. Manually restacks pallets, restacks raw material drums up to 600 pounds via rolling/pushing, and picks products from shelves (10 to 150 pounds) and loads on forklift. Checks forklift for safety and smooth operation daily (e.g., fluids, horns, back up lights). Operates wrapping machine to securely wrap boxes loaded on pallets; adjusts controls for tension, size, etc. Performs inventory duties including counting, verifying and checking documents to ensure accuracy and completeness. Completes batch and other records and physically checks materials against records and inventory documents; fills outweigh tags accurately and completely; and places quarantine stickers on vendor receipts. Enters data from various inventory and batch records into computer ensuring accuracy and completeness. Communicates with leads and supervisors on schedules and priorities to ensure smooth flow of correct materials into manufacturing and other areas in accordance with production schedules. Uses orders to locate and pull specific items from shelves and packs them for shipment; uses forklift as necessary to move product. Performs a variety of other clerical duties in support of the department including production of daily shipping paperwork, answering telephone and taking requests and messages, inventory control maintenance, preparation of miscellaneous pre‑pack kits and other mailings, quarterly and other mailings, and incoming and outgoing deliveries and shipments. Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School diploma or GED is required. Certification: Requires forklift certification upon attainment of the position. Experience: Requires one to three years of warehousing experience. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Have good communication skills with the ability to follow verbal directions and written procedures to determine method of shipping. Ability to complete and maintain documentation logs and communicate via email and on the phone with others. Physical ability to reach, push, pull and lift boxes weighing 5 to 600 pounds in raw material receiving, 5 to 300 pounds in component receiving and 5 to 75 pounds in distribution with the use of powered industrial equipment. Basic arithmetic skills to count/balance numbers of products and perform routine calculations. Physical Requirements Drive/operate forklifts for the majority of the work shift. Push/pull/lift/roll products from 5 to 600 pounds with forklift. Work safely within tight deadlines. Offer Salary range: $36,000.00 – $58,000.00. Compensation is also based on location, education, experience, and other job‑related factors. Additional benefits may include an annual performance bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, wellness benefits, and overtime pay for non‑exempt employees as required by state and federal law. Pharmavite is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. For accommodation inquiries, email View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. California Fair Chance Act Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Disclosure Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd