Distribution / Warehouse Associate (Technician 2)

Alcon MX; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Distribution / Warehouse Associate (Technician 2) for our Johns Creek, GA facility to perform shipping/receiving duties and support inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Role requires a High School Diploma, fluency in English, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse systems is preferred; on-site work with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all automated equipment and train personnel in operation.
• Coordinate with Inbound on inventory replenishment for automated equipment and pick locations.
• Assist Distribution Technician 3 in workload leveling within and between areas.
• Perform RF tasks: RF Cluster Picking, OSR Replenishment, RF Cart Build, RF Audit Counting, RF Put Away.
• Ensure inventory integrity via cycle counts and cross-checks with pick lists.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and perform quality checks and order verifications using CRTs.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Distribution / Warehouse Associate (Technician 2) supporting our Material Distribution team, you will be trusted with performing a combination of manual and clerical shipping and/or receiving duties which may require the use of hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices, as well as computers to maintain data at our Manufacturing Facility in Johns Creek, GA. In this role, a typical day will include:

Outbound: Maintain operational Knowledge of all automated equipment and have ability to train personnel in the operation of any automated equipment. Coordinate with Inbound on replenishment of inventory for automated equipment and manual pick locations. Assist Distribution Technician 3 in monitoring and levelling of workload assignments within and between work areas. Ability to be proficient in problem solving of Special Handling area and ability to assist in order allocation. RF Cluster Picking, OSR Replenishment, RF Cart Build, RF Audit Counting and RF Put Away. Ensure inventory integrity in the pick locations through cycle count process. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Ensures quality checks and order verification using CRTs for loose pick, assembly process and LTL shipments and/or by visual inspection and comparison to the manual pick list. Ensure employees (and self) are operating with heightened focus on quality and compliance along with strict adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Current Good Documentation Practices (cGDP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Essential Functions:

• Able to effectively work within Red Prairie to work aged order reports.
• Ability to run area of automated equipment as well as manage a contingent workforce.
• Works with Business Systems to help resolve issues with orders.
• Works with Equipment Services to resolve any equipment issues.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• Work Hours: 1st shift; Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3pm with occasional overtime on weekends
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with RF Scanners used in the order picking process
• Familiarity with different warehouse management systems and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
• Computer literacy
• Good mathematical skills

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves! See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities! Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.