Materials Processor & Handler 3rd Shift

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a Warehouse Associate to coordinate inbound and outbound material movements, handle shipping/receiving processes, and maintain accurate inventory. You will operate forklifts, assist with cycle counts, and prepare paperwork for internal and external processing.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, following Good Documentation Practices, and ensuring materials flow to manufacturing cells and suppliers while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with material handling, shipping/receiving is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and follow documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of inbound/outbound trucks and materials.
• Process paperwork for shipments and internal orders.
• Move materials using forklift and pallet jacks according to safety standards.
• Prepare orders for internal/external processing and ensure documentation is complete.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and cycle counts for assigned areas.
• Transport materials to work cells and external partners as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Paperwork/documentation

Math basics

Reading shop orders

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF scanning wands

WMS systems

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Coordinate the movement of both inbound and outbound trucks containing raw materials, work-in-process and all types of products and/or goods. Process paperwork as required to complete these functions. Use of wands to complete transactions. Coordinate the movement of product and/or goods throughout the operations to include processing of shop work orders, pulling product, shipping product, inventory cycle counts and movement through various work streams following Good Manufacturing Practices.

How You'll Create Impact

• Responsible for receiving, scanning, moving, counting and preparing orders for internal & outside processing from the manufacturing departments and external vendors/suppliers.
• Loading and unloading trucks, racks and product movement to supply materials to manufacturing work cells or external partners.
• Prepares the necessary paperwork for his/her own work and coordinates the paperwork for outside processing and shipping as required. Paperwork must always be completed and follow Good Documentation Practices.
• Responsible for the replenishment of material racks and stocking of materials/product in assigned area(s).
• Responsible for storage of material, cycle counting and inventory accuracy for assigned area(s).
• Coordinates the movement of orders and prepare paperwork as necessary. This may be internal shop work order documentation or required paperwork for external shipments, filing and archiving.
• Responsible for movement of materials/products using forklift, pallet jack or electric pallet jack as necessary while following QMS, 5S and safety standards.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Must be able to handle weights up to 75 lbs. in accordance with safe lifting techniques. Safe lifting techniques include requesting assistance from another employee, use of a hand truck, use of a pallet jack, or use of a forklift driven by a trained operator.
• Knowledge of Personal Computer operations and electronic manufacturing systems to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Knowledge of receiving and shipping control methods and procedures is necessary.
• Must be able to perform simple math calculation and follow Good Documentation Practices.
• Read and understand internal and supplier documentation such as shop work orders, packing slips, shipping labels, BOL, purchase orders, certifications, labels and understand where the product needs to go.

Your Background

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability