Warehouse Operator I - Second Shift
Olive Branch, United States, Mississippi, 38654
Who we are
Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas. We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
The opportunity
POSITION SUMMARY
Under close supervision, the Warehouse Operator I is responsible for accurate processing of materials to support Companywide operations. The Warehouse Operator I is also responsible for meeting the company’s standards for safety, security and productivity. Because employees in classifications at this level may be in a training capacity, such individuals do not require significant work experience in the applicable field.
Shift Details: This position requires availability for the second shift, starting at 12:00 PM Monday-Friday. The shift duration can vary between 8 to 12 hours, depending on operational needs.
ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
• Prepares orders for Shipping by Picking, Scanning and Packing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs replenishment activities in a timely and efficient manner; compares product description to restocking requests form and physical location.
• Conducts cycle counts and physical inventory as required.
• Processes returns from customers; classifies back to stocks, damages and expired products.
• Prepares debit memos going back to vendors.
• Operates hand lift, must be able to be certified in power fork lift operation.
• Loads and unloads freight trucks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintains tidiness and cleanliness in the warehouse.
• Flexible, willing to work overtime when necessary.
Your experience and qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education/Certification/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmaceutical distribution experience and/or experience with distribution of perishable goods
- Minimum of one (1) year of Warehouse work experience.
- Specialized knowledge of warehouse plans, methods, procedures, and techniques of material handling.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Training and coaching other warehouse personnel.
- Work as a team member; provide assistance and direction to team members, become a liaison between associates, leads and management.
- Basic mathematical computations and applications.
- Be willing to work overtime, report to work on time during normal business hours, special projects and Saturdays.
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Adapt to changes and various assignments.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and promptness by using time efficiently and completing assignments on time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional:
- Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of standing, walking pushing and pulling, stooping, crouching, climbing and walking, occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Incumbents may be exposed to electrical hazards, and dangerous tools and equipment.
- It should be understood that this is a hands on position in a fast paced distribution center environment that has multiple daily receiving and shipping deadlines. The position can entail early morning, evening, and/or weekend work hours due to product launches, physical inventories or as the business dictates.
Visual Acuity:
- Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
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