Job Description
For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.
Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.
Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.
Position Description
The Associate Technician, Warehouse position is at our Animal Health Distribution facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This facility is the sole distribution site of our Animal Health products, shipping through out the United States and 30 countries around the world. With a strong emphasis on safety, the distribution facility just celebrated 6 years without an OSHA recordable incident.
While working in a climate controlled warehouse, this position will perform a variety of warehouse activities.
Primary duties will be picking and/or packing products to be shipped to our US customers.
This may include the storing, handling, preparing for shipment and documenting of hazardous materials/waste.
Other activities may include, but are not limited to unloading, storing and loading materials in the warehouse using fork lifts, pallet jacks and dollies.
Performs record keeping, ensuring the accuracy and condition of delivered materials.
Adherence to company policies, procedures, and governmental regulations required.
Experience in picking and packing orders preferred.
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Required Experience and Skills
Experience in picking and packing orders
Working knowledge of computer systems
proficient in MS Office applications.
Ability to operate a forklift & other common warehouse equipment.
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
A lot of bending and twisting of moving various sizes of boxes up to 50 lbs.
Have to be able to do work in environment where you are repeating your physical task over and over for up to 6 hours.
Have to be able to stand on your feet up to 8 hours a day.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Two (2)+ years of warehouse experience
SAP experience highly preferred
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills:
Accountability, Communication, Data Entry, Forklift Operations, Inventory Control Management, Lifting Equipment, Logistics Coordination, Materials Handling, Materials Procurement, Order Picking, Process Standardization, Production Planning, Risk Reporting, Shipping and Receiving, Space Utilization, Vendor Selection, Warehouse Administration, WarehousingPreferred Skills:
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