Operator 1, Warehouse Operations

Operator 1, Warehouse Operations

Duration: 12 months

Location:

Johnson City, TN 37604 Pay Range: $17.50 on W2 Shift Time: 1st shift 8:30am-5pm M-Friday

There is a definitely a warehouse component to the role, including palletizing medical supplies, handling shipping and receiving and returns. However, it’s more of a small-scale, hands-on environment rather than a large-scale industrial warehouse setting. A key piece we’re looking to add is some basic computer and data entry experience, as the role also involves working within shipping systems and spreadsheets to process returns and documentation.

Most candidates we’ve seen so far have strong backgrounds in large scale warehouse operations like forklifts, heavy freight, etc. but we’re looking for someone comfortable balancing both the physical and administrative side of the role.

The Shipping and Receiving Representative is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including palletizing, shipping/receiving, processing returns and order processing. This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare, package, palletize outgoing shipments for accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.
• Load and unload packages using proper equipment and safety procedures.
• Receives product deliveries and ensures paperwork associated with the product order is accurate.
• Inspect, process and document all returned products according to company guidelines.
• Properly inputs received products into the database systems as needed.
• Receiving medical supply/products from distributors and/or suppliers and arranging or placing in warehouse per organizational and departmental needs.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer order as directed by supervisor and per company polices; this may include packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage to customer medical supply orders for shipping while using work devices such as hand tools, scanners, and software tools.

• Maintain organized storage of products.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies to manager.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas, including quarantine areas and palletizing zones.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling stairs, and scanners safely.
• Adhere to company policies, OSHA standards, and warehouse safety requirements.

• Provide administrative support including data entry, record keeping, and communication tracking, as needed.

• Participating in general warehouse maintenance and organization.
• Operating step ladders and hand trucks within safety specifications.
• Maintains a safe work environment according to all department procedures.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as requested, directed, or assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience:
  
  1‐2 years Shipping or Receiving experience in a manufacturing or retail environment and/or inventory/warehouse clerical experience.
• Skills:
  
  1. Math:
  Intermediate level math skills, Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportions, and percentages.
  2. Reasoning:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  3. Computer:
  Knowledge of Word Processing software, Excel, Access and/or other database software.
  4. Telecommunications: ability to utilize or knowledge of call center telecommunications software
• Licensure or…