Distribution Associate

Location:

This position is based in our Walkersville, MD office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $45,900 to $53,550.

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

• The Distribution Associate provides daily operational support to the Distribution Department, with working knowledge across Receiving, Shipping, and Warehousing.
• The individual will be assigned to one primary area while also cross‑training in others and may be required to work occasional overtime.
• Responsibilities include utilizing the SAP system to execute transactions such as Goods Receipt, Shipments, Stock Overview, Stock Put-Away, and Material Movements, all while maintaining strict GMP compliance.
• Proficient in execution in one of the three functional areas; (Receiving, Shipping, or Warehousing) with a general working knowledge in the remaining areas.
• Attain basic understanding of SAP transactions directly related to core area duties.
• Perform general warehouse processes (Location/Put-Away, Retrieval/Picking, Receiving, Stock Consolidation and Picking/Packing) ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
• Shipping activities to include picking and packing orders for shipment, cryopreserved material handling, freight preparation, and truck loading with appropriate MHE.
• Receiving activities to include inbound material acceptance with appropriate MHE, incoming material inspection and appropriate documentation completion, receipt of goods utilizing SAP, and raw material sampling.
• Warehouse activities to include picking, staging, and delivery of internal orders, managing stock put-away of raw materials and finished goods, and creating / completing daily inventory status reports.
• Accurately enters a variety of SAP transactions or reports to support the operations (Goods Receipt, Shipments, Stock Overview, Stock Put-Away, and Material Movements).
• Continue with ongoing required area training to increase knowledge and understanding.
• Complete ongoing Employee Health & Safety (EHS) awareness training.
• Complete training on job-related equipment (i.e. pallets jacks, fork trucks, order pickers, motor vehicle use).
• Safely, properly and efficiently operate material handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrates company values with a positive, team-oriented attitude and proactive, constructive communication.
• Strong attention to detail with minimal error rates; able to complete tasks accurately, on time, and in compliance with detailed procedures and technical instructions in English.
• Reliable work history with excellent attendance and punctuality; flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent) and the ability to prepare and follow routine administrative documentation.
• Ability to perform basic math using a calculator and accurately sort, check, count, verify, receive, track, and distribute inventory or stock.
• Ability to perform essential physical duties, including lifting, moving, and handling materials up to 65 lbs., as well as standing or performing repetitive tasks required in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift license/certification or other relevant equipment certifications are a plus.

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