Warehouse Associate Job at Argentum Medical in Geneva

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
• Collecting merchandise from the distribution center and safely transporting materials to the shipping bay
• Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return
• Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse
• Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor
• Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping
• Managing all merchandise with appropriate care
• Assisting with training of newly employed workers
• Scanning labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination

Experience

• At least 1 year of forklift experience
• 2+ years of Warehousing experience
• Lean experience - including 5S
• SAP or other ERP system
• Cycle counting/Inventory Control

General Skills/Competencies/Specialized Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance and Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meeting and appointments on time and prepared.
• Dependability: Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibilities for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate management.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel

• Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision.