PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Works in a team setting to reach warehouse operations goals. Perform basic warehouse duties including: shipping, packing, loading, unloading and sorting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility involves loading and unloading freight in an efficient and safe manner utilizing the appropriate tools and equipment.
• Under close supervision, acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. 
• Moves product to storage areas using the proper equipment, efficiently stacks, and stores the merchandise in the appropriate area according to established sequences and procedures.
• Reviews orders for shipment, pulls and prepares product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that adheres to company standards.
• Ensures all duties are accomplished in compliance with all Distribution Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Ensures inbound and outbound shipments are properly accounted for and free of damage.
• Operates any materials handling equipment safely and efficiently and according to the proper procedures.
• Uses radio frequency equipment for picking/selecting, receiving and string functions, as required.
• Ensures a clean, neat and orderly work area, cleans and maintains supplies, tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations, Occupational Safety & health Administration (OSHA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) standards.
• Assists in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Maintains all assigned material handling equipment in good condition to ensure adherence safety standards.
• Uses radio frequency equipment for picking/selecting, receiving, and string functions, as required.
• May be required to perform other warehouse functions which may include but are not limited to:
  • Participating in cycle counting.     
  • Performing labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
  • Examining and inspecting stock items for wear or defects and reporting damage to supervisor.
  • Keeping records on the items received or distributed.
• May refer to senior staff for assistance with day-to-day problems that may arise.
• Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.