Material Handling Operator 1

Smith & Nephew; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Options

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Smith & Nephew is seeking a Material Handling Operator 2 to unload, log, and sort daily shipments, ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting production needs in a safe environment.

You will work with SAP for cycle counting, receive and verify materials, maintain traceability, and assist in audits and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and safety programs.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a warehouse SAP knowledge.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Ability to read small print at varying light levels.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Read/write in English.
• Lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting and SAP verification.
• Receive, verify, and assign materials per procedures.
• Safeguard and maintain integrity of stored components.
• Prepare and deliver materials for distribution to production or other departments.
• Coordinate and ensure supply of inputs to production lines.
• Maintain correct identification, quantity, and organization of materials.
• Ensure traceability across processes and comply with safety programs.
• Participate in audits, counting, reporting, and related activities.
• Process information in documents and systems to support inventory management.

Skills

Inventory accuracy

SAP knowledge

MS Excel

Communication

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Advert Life Unlimited. At Smith+Ne, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Material Handling Operator 2 unloads, logs, and sorts daily shipments from all carriers to their designated departments ensuring inventory accuracy, production needs are met and performing duties in a safe manner. Operate independently with minimal direction and have basic digital literacy, and communication.

What you will be doing?

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs and SAP verification, work closely with inventory analysts to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Receive, verify, and assign materials based on the instructions established in the procedures.
• Safeguard and ensure the integrity of the components located in the different storage areas of the plant.
• Prepare and deliver components in the quantities and conditions required for distribution to production or other requesting departments.
• Coordinate, implement, and ensure the supply of inputs to the production lines.
• Ensure the accurate identification, quantity, organization, and order of the materials assigned under their responsibility.
• Responsibly control inputs in accordance with company regulations.
• Ensure that the traceability of materials is maintained throughout the different processes.
• Align with the company's occupational health and safety program.
• Collaborate in audits, counting, organization, report generation, and any other activity related to the proper functioning of materials handling.
• Process information in documents and in a system that ensures the accurate functioning of inventory management.
• Align with the implementation of Occupational Health standards and programs established by the company, by following recommendations for performing work safely, using personal protective equipment, and advising the company of improvements to prevent incidents or occupational illnesses that could harm the safety of workers and/or the company's facilities and assets.
• Responsible for safeguarding all documents, confidential information, equipment, tools, raw materials, products, or other assets directly related to their work area.
• Work on continuous improvement that involves ideas such as the 5S.
• Involvement in OPEX Programs.
• Positively contribute to maintaining a good work environment.
• Promote teamwork.

What you need to be successful?

• High School education or equivalent required.
• One to two (1-2) years’ experience in a warehouse SAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to read small print at different levels of lighting.
• Capable of working independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Able to work well with other team members.
• Ability to learn new techniques quickly, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records and align with company policies.
• Read/write in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs.

Inclusion and Belonging – Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Your Future:

• 401k Matching Program.
• 401k Plus Program.
• Discounted Stock Options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance:

• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Flex Holidays.
• Paid Community Service Day.

Your Wellbeing:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave.
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.

Training:

• Hands-On.
• Team-Customized.
• Mentorship.

Extra Perks:

• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Neu provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Smith+Neu is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Neu a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.