Material Handler I

henryschein; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a warehouse associate to verify received items, match descriptions, quantities, packaging units, and expiration dates, and to place products into correct stocking locations.

You will break down products into selling units, rotate stock, learn RF technology, handle damaged items, and participate in Receiving and Picking, with opportunities to contribute on special projects.

Qualifications

• Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented and accurate decision-making under guidelines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, multitask.
• Ability to read fine print and differentiate similar products (size, color, vendor code).
• Knowledge of basic warehousing operations is preferred.
• Physical demands include lifting and standing for extended periods; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies items received by matching product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date on the putaway document or RF device.
• Breaks down products into correct selling units and places products into correct stocking locations.
• Notes discrepancies and marks products for review by department team lead or supervisor.
• Ensures items with expiration dates are rotated accordingly.
• Must learn to utilize RF technology.
• If products or inventory are damaged, brings to the designated damaged area or calls the spill team as appropriate.
• Will also be trained in Receiving and Picking.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• All positions are also responsible for additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Math skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF device

Pallet jack

Tape gun

Hand jack

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Verifies that items have been received correctly by matching product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date (where applicable) on the putaway document or RF device, with the product received. Breaks down products received into correct selling units and puts products into correct stocking location, as noted on the putaway document or RF device.

Notes discrepancies and marks products for review by department team lead or supervisor as appropriate.

Ensures items with expiration dates have stock rotated accordingly.

Must learn to utilize RF technology.

If products or inventory are damaged, brings to designated damaged area in Inventory Control or calls the spill team as appropriate.

Will also be trained in various distribution functions such as Receiving and Picking.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

QUALIFICATIONS

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Good communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics (size, color, vendor code).

Experience

Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred.

Other

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or comparable work experience.

Physical demands refer to the level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Physical demands

Lift, carry or move products up to:

• 0-25 lbs - Continuous
• 25 - 50 lbs - Infrequent

Pushing/pulling: uses hand jack. 25lbs of force is needed.

Gripping and fine hand manipulation: Continuously

Twist/bending: Frequently

Squatting: Frequently

Kneeling: Frequently

Reaching overhead: Occasionally

Climbing ladders/stepstools: Occasionally

Walk/stand on concrete: Continuously

Use of Put away/Replenishment cart: Occasionally

Utilizes hand tools such as utility knife, pallet jack, RF device and tape gun

Continuous temperature-controlled building

May be exposed to dust occasionally

Work in a cold environment occasionally

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.