Warehouse Associate I

Arthrex Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate I to work at our Logistics Center in Fort Myers, FL.  Prior experience working in a warehouse and/or shipping functions is preferred.  Experience operating a fork lift and other stock picking equipment is highly desired.  The position will be on second shift working 1:30pm to 10:00pm, Monday through Friday. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective: Successfully receives and ships company products or materials, organizes and maintains inventory in warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Unloads/loads trucks.
2. Delivers incoming ALC internal UPS/FedEX/DHL mail and packages to distribution point.
3. Verifies and receives product in using SAP on RF scanner and computer, dependent on type of order.
4. Prepares batch labels, if required and paperwork for product for Quality Inspection and delivers to Quality.
5. Moves accepted inventory to proper warehouse locations.
6. Conducts cycle counts.
7. Assembles and labels products for samples distribution.
8. Assembles boxes, applies labels and arranges handling units on carts for picking.
9. Picks product using RF scanner or Vocollect system.
10. Prepares and places product in appropriate packages for the type of item as well as end country destination requirements if applicable.
11. Systematically packs in SAP and physically packs with appropriate amount of fill to assure product arrives in proper condition.
12. Applies appropriate labels to handling units (pack list, handling unit, carrier shipping label, DG label, etc.)
13. Sort and stack completed deliveries.
14. Palletize product for international shipments.
15. Complete shipment control sheets for international shipments and forward to appropriate departments.
16. Processes production orders in SAP.
17. Ensures that business shipment requests from Arthrex personnel are packaged and handled accordingly.
18. Transfers new product, packaging and return product into inventory using RF scanner.
19. Transfers product to/from hold locations per documented processes with paperwork.
20. Replenishes fixed bins with product from reserve bins.
21. Meets or exceeds departmental performance targets.
22. Assists in warehouse layout and construction of shelving, storage racks, etc., as required.
23. Assists inventory on information gathering. Knowledge of quarantine, hold, primary, secondary, and overflow locations along with proper labeling and segregation of product.
24. Completes all required training in a timely manner.
25. General housekeeping and cleanliness of working area.
26. Complies and familiar with OSHA and ISO9002 standards.

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year in functions related to warehouse and shipping functions, preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Basic knowledge of receiving, inventory control, picking, packaging and/or shipping procedures, desired. 
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.  
• Proficient in SAP for assigned function.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Basic computer skills, required. 
• RF Scanner and/or Vocollect, preferred. 
• Fork lift experience and other stock picking equipment, preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

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 the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  To bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs on a regular basis.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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 job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.