Operator 1, Warehouse Operations

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Job Title: Operator 1, Warehouse Operations


Duration: 12 months


Location: Johnson City, TN 37604


Pay Range: $17.50 on W2


Shift Time: 1st shift 8:30am-5pm M-Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION


DO NOT SUBMIT ANY CANDIDATES PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED

Interviews - in person


DT required


Steel toed shoes required

Temp to hire

PLEASE READ:

• There is a definitely a warehouse component to the role, including palletizing medical supplies, handling shipping and receiving and returns. However, it's more of a small-scale, hands-on environment rather than a large-scale industrial warehouse setting.
• A key piece we're looking to add is some basic computer and data entry experience, as the role also involves working within shipping systems and spreadsheets to process returns and documentation.
• Most candidates we've seen so far have strong backgrounds in large scale warehouse operations like forklifts, heavy freight, etc. but we're looking for someone comfortable balancing both the physical and administrative side of the role.
• If we can adjust the posting to reflect that balance
• Must have expereince in warehousing, shipping and receiving (distribution)

I. POSITION PURPOSE

• The Shipping and Receiving Representative is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including palletizing, shipping/receiving, processing returns and order processing.
• This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

II. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive, Inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.

2. Prepare, package, palletize outgoing shipments for accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.

3. Load and unload packages using proper equipment and safety procedures.

4. Receives product deliveries and ensures paperwork associated with the product order is accurate.

5. Inspect, process and document all returned products according to company guidelines

6. Properly inputs received products into the database systems as needed

7. Receiving medical supply/products from distributors and/or suppliers and arranging or placing in

warehouse per organizational and departmental needs

8. Pick, Pack and prepare customer order as directed by supervisor and per company polices; this may include packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage to customer medical supply orders for shipping while using work devices such as hand tools, scanners, and software tools.

III. Inventory:

1. Maintain organized storage of products

2. Identify and report inventory discrepancies to manager

IV. Warehouse Support:

1. Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas, including quarantine areas and palletizing zones.

2. Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling stairs, and scanners safely.

3. Adhere to company policies, OSHA standards, and warehouse safety requirements.

V. Administrative Support:

1. Provide administrative support including data entry, record keeping, and communication tracking, as needed

VI. ANCILLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participating in general warehouse maintenance and organization

2. Operating step ladders and hand trucks within safety specifications

3. Maintains a safe work environment according to all department procedures.

4. Performing other duties and responsibilities as requested, directed, or assigned.

VII. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

__x__ No supervisory responsibilities

__ ___ Provides work direction only

_____Provides work direction plus has responsibility for hiring, promotions, transfers, performance management, discipline, and discharge.

VIII. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

a. Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

b. Experience: 1-2 years Shipping or Receiving experience in a manufacturing or retail environment and/or inventory/warehouse clerical experience.

c. Skills:

1. Math: Intermediate level math skills, Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportions, and percentages.

2. Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

3. Computer: Knowledge of Word Processing software, Excel, Access and/or other database software.

4. Telecommunications: ability to utilize or knowledge of call center telecommunications software

d. Licensure or Certifications required: No certifications needed

e. WORK REQUIREMENT

1. Ability to work day shifts 8:30 a.m-5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

IX. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. )

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, kneel, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

2. Must be able to remain in a constant stationary standing position.

3. Position requires frequent movement around the facility with constant work in between.

4. Occasionally operates hand truck

5. Frequently uses shipping tools such as a tape gun, stapler, pen, packing inflation machine and box cutter.

6. Frequently ascends/descends, works on top of a step ladder in order to pick customer orders and restock supplies received.

7. Occasionally moves, transports, positions, and or places medical supply shipments weighing up to 50 pounds across warehouse for various organizational and shipment needs

8. Occasionally positions self and reaches to pull medical supply shipments in the warehouse including on lower level shelving and in cramped corners/spaces.

9. Must be able to detect, determine, identify, observe, and inspect medical supply product packaging, serial numbers, identification text, and supplier information within short and long distances.

10. On occasion this position will communicate with other department members that have inquiries regarding the status of a customer's supply order. The ability to exchange accurate information in these instances is needed.

X. WORK ENVIRONMENT (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this position, the employee performs tasks in a temperature-controlled office environment under normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment involves minimal exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

XI. DISCLAIMER

• The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.
• The Company officers, mid-level, and entry level management staff may assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
• Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.