Material Handler I

Why Orthofix?

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the partner in Med Tech.

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Material Handler, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of maintaining inventories (, FG/WIP inventory, MRO, general supplies) in our high-volume warehouse, in accordance with established processes and procedures. This includes physical stocking, inventory counts, receiving, manifesting/packaging for shipment, and processing required ERP transactions. Being a team player, attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance to all policies and standards are key to this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain good inventory practice by ensuring all inventory is properly identified with required information and is stored in the appropriate locations
• Work with the team to ensure a clean and safe warehouse; including breaking down pallets, keeping lots segregated, moving inventory into appropriate locations, and use of walkie-stacker/forklift to move and store pallets
• Processes incoming PO’s and process required ERP system transactions
• Conduct regular inventory counts like cycle, stock levels, physical, etc. to maintain inventory levels for required, fulfill material requisitions, and process required ERP transactions
• Analyzes inventory shelf-life status and coordinates the transfers of any short shelf life inventory into the quarantine area
• Pick, verify, pack, manifest and ship domestic/international orders without damage or errors, and file and maintain documentation in accordance with procedures.
• Determine cost effective shipping methods
• Verify, pack, manifest and ship jobs for sterilization without damage or errors
• File and maintain documentation in accordance with procedures
• Create Work Orders jobs in Oracle to send products out for sterilization
• Receive jobs from sterilization facility, including physically receiving items, verifying required documentation, and processing required data entry into logs and ERP system transactions
• Inspect incoming surgical sets for functionality, accuracy, and visual defects
• Solve inventory discrepancies by using detailed investigation techniques
• Able to work overtime and holiday’s when needed
• In this role you will also be creating jobs, picking jobs, processing returns and supporting manufacturing, customer service and quality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a processing center for manufacturing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), QSR, and ISO Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to problem solve and establish solutions in a high-growth and fast-pace environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Good mathematical skills and understanding of basic weight/volume measurements and calculations
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• Forklift or Material Movement Equipment Training

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Prior medical device experience
• 10-key Proficient
• FedEx Shipping Systems experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires frequent or continuous standing, bending, stooping kneeling or crouching.
• This position requires frequent or continuous moderate lifting of 15-40 lbs.
• This position requires frequent or continuous walking.
• This position requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle or powered industrial truck (forklift, scissor lift, etc.).

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