Job Description

Job Summary


The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for efficiently and accurately handling incoming and outgoing shipments of medical supplies, equipment, and materials. This role plays a critical role in supporting warehouse operations, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure the timely delivery of products to customers and the smooth operation of the supply chain. Position is 8:30AM-5:30PM, Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving and Unloading: + Receive incoming shipments of medical supplies, equipment, and materials from vendors and carriers.
+ Unload trucks, containers, and pallets using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment as needed.
Inspection and Verification: + Inspect incoming shipments for damages, discrepancies, and accuracy against packing slips or purchase orders.
+ Verify quantities, part numbers, and product specifications to ensure accurate receipt and recording of inventory.
Storage and Organization: + Store received materials in designated locations within the warehouse, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
+ Label, tag, or mark inventory items as needed to facilitate identification, tracking, and retrieval.
Order Picking and Packing: + Retrieve items from inventory based on pick lists, work orders, or customer orders.
+ Pack orders securely and accurately, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and documentation for shipping.
Inventory Management: + Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counting, stock replenishment, and inventory reconciliation.
+ Update inventory records, bin locations, and stock levels in warehouse management systems (WMS) or other tracking tools.
Safety and Compliance: + Adhere to safety protocols, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
+ Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following proper procedures and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in warehouse operations, material handling, or logistics preferred. Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment preferred. Ability to lift and move heavy objects, including boxes, crates, and pallets. Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory tracking and record-keeping. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Working Conditions

Works in office area(s) and warehouse. Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Education


Must possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumbered certifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the position requires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.

Specific Requirements

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

All Other Duties as Assigned.


I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.

Accommodations


The company is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable the individual to successfully perform a job function. I understand that I should discuss with my supervisor any needed accommodation. I agree to cooperate with the company in identifying and discussing any available reasonable accommodation that may enable me to perform the essential function(s) of my position.