Distribution Center Specialist I (Picker/Packer)

Pocket Nurse; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

On-site fitness

Job summary

Pocket Nurse is seeking a Distribution Center Specialist I to support daily DC operations in the Greater Pittsburgh region, PA. The role focuses on order fulfillment, picking with RF scanners, packing, and assisting the Simulation Supply Kits team with assembly and kitting.

Attention to detail and adherence to processes are essential for accuracy and efficiency. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant DC/warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of DC/warehouse experience.
• Familiarity with RF equipment, WMS, and shipping software is preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Locate products in the DC and pick customer orders using RF scanners.
• Pack orders at a packing workstation with proper labeling and slips.
• Unload, stack, and wrap inbound products; assist with assembly and kitting as needed.
• Perform cycle counts and support other DC functions per workload.

Skills

RF equipment

WMS

Shipping software

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pocket Nurse - Greater Pittsburgh Region, PA

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands‑on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992 and is experiencing strong growth year after year.

The Distribution Center (DC) Specialist I is a cross‑trained warehouse professional who supports daily DC operations. This role is responsible for order fulfillment including picking, packing, shipping, inventory accuracy, and receiving support. This role will also assist the Simulation Supply Kits team with assembling and kitting items.

This position requires attention to detail and consistent adherence to defined work processes. Employees are expected to work at a steady pace while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities and Other Duties as Assigned:

Picking

• Locates products within the DC and picks customer orders accurately using RF scanners.
• Records picked items and quantities in the appropriate picking bins.

Packing

• Verifies picked orders and processes shipments at a computer‑based packing workstation.
• Packs orders according to company standards, including sealing, labeling, and applying packing slips.

General

• Works across areas of the DC and transitions between tasks based on workload, seasonal needs, and business priorities.
• Assists with unloading, stacking, and wrapping inbound products.
• Assists the Simulation Supply Kits team with assembly and kitting items.
• Performs cycle counts as needed to help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assists with other DC functions as needed based on workload and staffing.
• Maintains dependable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment while complying with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.) and a minimum of 1 year of relevant Distribution Center/Warehouse experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM and overtime as required.
• Experience with RF equipment, Warehouse Management Systems, and shipping software preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing priorities, tasks, and work areas in a fast‑paced environment; flexibility is essential to success in this role.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive wages and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Company‑wide cookouts, lunches, and work‑day events.
• On‑site fitness center, free parking and dog‑friendly offices.
• Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the ever‑growing healthcare field.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulders; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.No employee is authorized to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance.

This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply and communicate routine, factual information and problems and collaborate and explore alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts and ideas; apply common sense, analyze and make routine decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal communications and understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions; use basic mathematical skills including counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, and perform calculations using fractions, percent, and ratios; and operate a variety of warehouse equipment.

Information is available here:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check).

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