Pharmacy Material Handler

CareTria, Inc.; Charlestown (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CareTria, Inc. in Charlestown, RI is seeking an Eagle Material Handler to safely operate equipment, move pallets, and support warehouse operations under the supervision of the Pharmacy Supervisor.

You will perform QA checks, maintain sanitation, train new staff, and ensure accurate inventory and on-time shipments while upholding HIPAA and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a standing environment.
• Excellent communication and courteous interaction.
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks with high accuracy.
• Strong multitasking abilities to handle interruptions.
• Willingness to learn from varying techniques.
• Ability to follow established process flows.
• Adaptability to high-stress situations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of warehouse management processes or systems.
• Experience with scale counters.
• Capable of independent work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate materials handling equipment.
• Handle pallets according to client specifications.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and report hazards.
• Perform QA checks on automated systems used in shipping.
• Participate in training and SOP compliance.
• Coordinate with inventory for proper placement of product.
• Process inbound/outbound shipments and cycle counts.
• Utilize shipping systems as needed (UPS/FedEx/USPS).
• Contribute to end-of-day shipment processes.
• Support training of new employees.

Skills

Standing work

Effective communication

Repetitive task accuracy

Multitasking

Learn from techniques

Follow processes

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Warehouse management knowledge

Use of scale counter

Independent work

Job description

YOUR PASSION, ACTIONS & FOCUS is our Strength

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Join the Caretria Team!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Supervisor, the Eagle Material Handler is responsible for safely operating equipment, handling pallets according to client specifications, and is responsible for other duties assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and professional pharmacy functions.
• Respect and follow HIPAA and privacy law guidelines, and any other local or federal laws.
• Follow and aid in enforcement of all company policies and procedures.
• Perform Quality Assurance checks on automated technology specific to pharmacy equipment and shipping requirements
• Maintains a safe work environment at all times. Reports any unsafe issues to the supervisor.
• Focus on quality and accuracy as part of the company wide goal: Quality First
• Display: Caring, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Trust (CHART).
• Maintains a clean work environment at all times in accordance with sanitation standard operating procedures. Expected to maintain good general housekeeping practices throughout the facilities. Reports any sanitation issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in user training that is led by qualified staff members that will include but is not limited to: hands on the job training, material handling safe practices, Warehouse Management processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training. Said trainings are documented accordingly.
• Certified to safely operate material handling equipment in various areas and various applications. Some of the equipment types are sit down counterbalance, deep reach truck, order selector, turret truck, and electric pallet jacks. Equipment can be expected to be utilized in standard aisle configurations, wire guided configurations, and in refrigerated configurations. The equipment will be utilized for inbound trailer unloading, put away of stock, movement of stock, cycle counting of stock, picking of stock, and outbound loading of trailers and LTL.
• Users can be expected to work within various areas of distribution and backend operations such as: Receiving, Shipping, Returns, freezer, and refrigerated space.
• Assorted warehouse management tasks such as receiving incoming materials, counting, sorting, verification of item numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, counting, data entering, and other visual verifications will be conducted frequently.
• As directed by management conduct a sweep of areas such as cold chain, various shipping stations, and outbound staging areas to ensure all outbound orders are to be loaded on carrier vehicles as expected and when expected. Communicate end of shift updates to management accordingly. Utilize both direct verbal communications and e-mail updates for documentation purposes.
• Coordinate with inventory leadership for proper placement of product
• Along with warehouse functions, other software applications such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, and shipment End of Day processes may be used daily.
• Expected to assist with the training of new employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a standing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, patiently, and courteously
• Ability to perform repetitious work accurately
• Ability to handle multiple activities or interruptions at once.
• Ability to learn from a variety of techniques
• Ability to follow established process flows
• Ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations, exhibiting flexibility in changing situations
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of warehouse management processes or systems
• Use of scale counter
• Work independently with little supervision and meet daily expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Location of job activities 100% inside
• Must be available for evenings and weekend shifts if needed
• Noise and / or vibrations exposure
• Reaching (overhead), and handling
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Sufficient to operate standard office equipment
• Stand, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer
• Lift, carry, and move up to 60 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.