Material Handler

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Verifies that items have been received correctly by matching product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date (where applicable) on the putaway document or RF device, with the product received. Breaks down products received into correct selling units and puts products into correct stocking location, as noted on the putaway document or RF device.
• Notes discrepancies and marks products for review by department team lead or supervisor as appropriate.
• Ensures items with expiration dates have stock rotated accordingly.
• Must learn to utilize RF technology.
• If products or inventory are damaged, brings to designated damaged area in Inventory Control or calls the spill team as appropriate.
• Will also be trained in various distribution functions such as Receiving and Picking.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures including World Wide Business Standards.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills. Good communication (written/verbal) skills. Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments. Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics (size, color, vendor code).

Experience and Compensation

Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred. To the extent this job is performed in Sparks, the Nevada hourly rate for this position is $18.00. For internal promotions, this position will be offered at an increase of $1.25 to a current employee's hourly rate. For lateral, internal transfers, there will be no change to the employee's hourly rate.

Other

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or comparable work experience.

Physical demands refer to the level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example – sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

• Lift, carry or move products up to 0-25 lbs – Continuous
• 25-50 lbs – Infrequent
• Pushing/pulling: uses hand jack, 25 lbs of force is needed.
• Gripping and fine hand manipulation – Continuously
• Twist/bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Reaching overhead – Occasionally
• Climbing ladders/stepstools – Occasionally
• Walk/stand on concrete – Continuously
• Use of Put away/Replenishment cart – Occasionally
• Utilizes hand tools such as utility knife, pallet jack, RF device and tape gun
• Continuous temperature-controlled building
• May be exposed to dust occasionally
• Work in a cold environment occasionally

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.