Specialist I, Warehouse

ICU Medical; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ICU Medical in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a warehouse associate to support shipping operations. You will pick, prepare, palletize finished goods, operate forklift, and assist in daily shipping goals, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, processing returns, maintaining accurate documentation, following GMP and safety guidelines, and using Oracle and MS Office tools. Must be 18+, pass drug screen, and have forklift certification; experience with stand-up forklift

Responsibilities

• Pick, prepare, and palletize finished goods for shipment, with overtime as needed to meet daily/weekly goals.
• Operate forklift or other equipment to move material within the distribution center.
• Complete daily vehicle inspection report and assist with vehicle charging and light maintenance.
• Verify accuracy of shipments, determine product locations, and process returns with proper paperwork.
• Follow safety instructions and GMP/FD guidelines; ensure accurate warehouse documentation.
• Cross-check items for 100% accuracy and use carrier systems/tools to ship product.
• Audit international shipping documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Work independently and communicate effectively with management on key issues.

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Stand-up forklift

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Job description

• Work in a team-oriented environment by picking, preparing, and palletizing finished goods for shipment – working overtime as needed to accomplish the daily/weekly shipping goals.
• Operate forklift or other equipment as required in the movement of material within the distribution center. Complete a daily vehicle inspection report prior to operating any equipment. Responsible for the proper charging of the vehicles after use. Performing light maintenance duties as required (i.e. watering battery properly).
• Follows and understands all company and job specific procedures.
• Meets all facility standards applied within select departments.
• Will pick and stack product according to procedure and special instructions.
• Cross-checking as needed to 100% accuracy.
• Pick, check, over pack, consolidate, and process parcel cases as necessary.
• Follow all safety instructions to properly load / unload trailers according to procedure.
• Verify accuracy of shipments received, determine locations for products, and put product into available locations.
• Process returns and ensure that each returned case is properly inspected, stocked, and appropriate paperwork for customer credit is completed. Accuracy, attention to detail, and neatness is expected.
• Use appropriate carrier systems and tools to ship product
• Ensure warehouse documentation is sorted and ready for filing at end of the day
• Audit international shipping documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Work independently and proactively. Clearly communicate with management and department personnel on key issues regarding returns processing.
• Adhere to all good manufacturing practices, Food and Drug guidelines and Drug Enforcement Laws.
• Work in teams as designated. (i.e. Safety, 5S, Lean, etc)
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must have good verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Current forklift certification is required; stand‑up forklift preferred
• Motorized (electric) pallet jack certification is a plus
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
• Minimum +1 years warehousing experience
• Oracle experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Must be able to work safely around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

ICU Medical is an Affir­matic Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.