Operator I, Warehouse & Distribution Operations

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon MX in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Operator I for Warehouse & Distribution Operations. You will perform tasks in warehouses, optimize storage, and manage shipments to keep products flowing smoothly.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma, English fluency, and willingness to obtain Swing Reach and PIT certification. The schedule is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, onsite, with about 50% travel between two Fort Worth sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English.
• Work schedule: 1st Shift 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Mon–Fri).
• Onsite location: Fort Worth, TX.
• Travel: up to 50% between two Alcon sites in Fort Worth.
• Willingness to obtain Swing Reach and PIT Certification.
• SAP experience; Basic Outlook Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle tasks in warehouses and distribution centers to ensure smooth operations.
• Optimize storage space and material flows while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Manage inventory and coordinate shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment (certification may be required).
• Follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Outlook

PIT Certification

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, a team that manages logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly.

Operator I, Warehouse & Distribution Operations (Para-Professional & Support Path), is primarily responsible for handling tasks in warehouses and distribution centers, optimizing storage and material flows, and managing inventory and shipments. You will operate equipment, requiring technical skills and adherence to procedures. Specifics include:

• Handle manual or operational tasks within warehouses and distribution centers to ensure smooth and efficient processes
• Optimize storage space and material flows while maintaining safety and efficiency
• Manage inventory and coordinate shipments
• Operate equipment, which may require certification
• Follow established procedures with minimal decision‑making authority
• Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate and complete documentation
• Ensure rigorous quality control and reliability in all tasks
• Complete all required training and contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement
• Perform tasks according to procedures for efficient business operations

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.

Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization.

Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift 6:30 AM -3:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg | Oak Grove)
• Travel: 50% (Between two Alcon sites in Fort Worth)
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Flexibility to work Overtime hours when required (Saturday’s as well)
• SAP experience
• Basic Outlook Office experience
• Willingness to receive Swing Reach and PIT Certification

How you can thrive at Alcon:

Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses. Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities. Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Alcon provides a 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.