Production Technician

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward.

As a global medical technology leader, 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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and has a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The warehouse specialist must have the ability to understand and interpret complex situations, evaluate problems, and make appropriate recommendations. He/she must take ownership of responsibilities and act proactively on behalf of the customer, ensuring commitments are met.

How You'll Create Impact

1. Complete all requests systematically ensuring that the correct instruments & implants are dispatched to the customer.
2. Pick, pack, check, reserve & receive all loaner model inventory (instrument & implant sets).
3. Inspect quality of returned material/equipment.
4. Inspect expiry dates/short dated items.
5. Systematically return all loaners following the receiving process back into the warehouse.
6. Identify and confirm returned instrument sets and implant sets on SAP as per the receiving process.
7. Ensure all loaner instruments go through the decontamination process upon return from customer.
8. Identify discrepancies in bookings, ensuring that corrective action takes place to minimize company risk.
9. Ensure adherence to all policies & processes whilst inspecting all equipment before dispatching loaners to customers and branches.
10. Pick instrument and implant sets as per the booking sheet or branch request, ensuring they are intact and in good condition to be issued.
11. Confirm picked instrument sets and implant sets on SAP according to the picking process.
12. Perform general warehouse and other related duties as required.
13. Ensure adherence to the highest standards of patient safety by following all SOPs.
14. Ensure compliance with SOPs.
15. Participate in stock counts.
16. Ensure that all KPIs are met.
17. Ability to receipt stock systematically and pack away (Branches).
18. Comply with health and safety standards.
19. Work overtime and rotational shifts (including night shifts and weekends) as required.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may be adjusted/expanded from time to time.

What Makes You Stand Out

Good standard of education. Previous relevant warehouse experience. Knowledge of health and safety.

Your Background

Diploma/degree in logistics/warehousing will be an added advantage. Related work experience is essential. Product knowledge (medical/pharmaceutical experience ideal). Inventory experience will be an added advantage. Must hold a South African driving license as required by Zimmer Biomet.