Warehouse Operator

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG is seeking an experienced warehouse associate in Knoxville, TN. The role involves loading, unloading, storing, and preparing shipments, with emphasis on inventory accuracy and QA sampling.

You will operate SAP and Info Link using scanners and forklift equipment as needed. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of warehouse experience, forklift certification, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' related warehouse experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound/outbound shipments and verify quantities.
• Operate SAP and Info Link systems with scanners.
• Move, store, and prep shipments and pallets.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at bin level and support QA with samples.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift cert

Lifting 100 lb

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Info Link

Handheld scanner

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:A cross-functional position which responsibilities include; control the inventories through all processes and responsibility. Must be capable of performing the essential duties and responsibilities as stated below as a team player while conducting oneself in accordance with the FMCNA core values.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Must be capable of operating within SAP and Info Link system using hand held scanner and truck mount to include the responsibility of the equipment.* Under limited supervision, applies considerable warehouse knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to loading, unloading, storing, and preparing shipments to include inner company, sales orders, international and domestic.* Verify quantity and condition of material inbound and outbound shipments, notes shortages. Endorses Bill of Lading to release liability of carrier with exceptions noted.* Sort and re stack pallets to assist Quality Systems with vendor lot numbers, Laminator Flow, freight and warehouse damage.* Deliver requisitioned material to appropriate department, and verify quantities.* Check bin status storage types.* Perform self-Quality Check processes to insure all orders are pulled correctly and completely.* Responsible for inventory accuracy at the bin level.* Pull Quality Systems (QS) samples in accordance with SOP prior to release and record on the quarantine control card.* Completes the MM verification of the physical quantity on the Lot Accountability Form (LAF)* Process incoming/outgoing material to proper location using Automatic Data Collection (ADC) equipment.* Ensure all transfer paperwork is complete and post Transfer Orders. Note breakdown of quantities, verify product code and lot number.* Stock rotation first in first out.* Create stock replenishment request.* Qualified and trained to operate material handling equipment and Forklifts. Performs Info Link Warehouse Fleet ManagementPre trip Inspection.* Assist in loading/unloading production support trucks.* Pull components required for Production orders according to established procedures.* Use proper safety equipment.* Scrap material in accordance with NC's, MADR's and freight claims.* Remove any damaged finished good product and destroy. Pull Ethylene Oxide (EO) Quality samples for testing and evaluation. Complete additional discard and sample request in accordance with SOP procedure.* Maintains all assigned material handling equipment in good condition to ensure adherence safety standards.* Operates any materials handling equipment safely and efficiently and according to the proper procedures.* Ensures a clean, neat and orderly work area, cleans and maintains supplies, tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations, Occupational Safety & health Administration (OSHA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) standards* May provide assistance to other warehouse associates, as directed by the Lead.* May escalate issues to the Lead for resolution, as deemed necessary.* Assist with various projects as assigned by the Lead.* Other duties as assigned. Assist in training newly assigned warehouse associates.Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Indoor/ outdoor work, bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, vision, hearing, sitting, maneuvering, pushing and pulling, reaching, standing, climbing, stooping, and walking.* Ability to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, as requiredEDUCATION:* High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirableEXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:* 2 - 4 years' related experience.* Previous knowledge of warehouse operations is required.* Team player with organizational skills.* Good oral and written communication skills.* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.* Fork-lift certification.**Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factorsCreating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables.We aim to continuously improve our patients' quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.