Material Handler - Shipping

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

 

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care

Overview

We are looking for a Material Handler to join our shipping/warehouse manufacturing team. This position is responsible for the tasks and functions involving shipping, receiving, storing and distributing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in our Norcross warehouse facility. 

 

If you have the necessary qualifications for this position, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

 

Material Handler - Shipping (Warehouse/Manufacturing)

 

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Complying with all departmental procedures
• Verification and processing (data entry) for all deliveries according to cGMP and any/all departmental procedures
• Receiving, handling, storing, rotating and delivering all raw material, components, finished goods according to FIFO, cGMP, and any/all departmental procedures
• Operating and maintaining department equipment
• Ensuring that any inspections required are performed according to regulations
• Identifying and helping troubleshoot incorrect performance of department equipment (where applicable)
• Actively participating in the training of new employees
• Warehouse work (storing/rotating supplies and raw materials/components, re-stacking pallets, and organizing storage areas
• Performing cycle counts and/or physical yea-rend inventory (when required) of all supplies, raw material/components, finished goods and/or consumables
• Performing the tasks and functions associated with daily mail duties throughout the Werfen campus
• Pulling/scanning/packing orders according to FIFO, cGMP, and any/all departmental procedures
• Identifying and reporting any/all unsafe equipment and/or working conditions
• Discarding expired product when directed

• Constantly using hands to grab and reach for products when pulling orders or receiving/stocking material.

• International orders can weigh up to approximately 70 pounds per box.

• Pushing & pulling serum carts that weigh approximately 800 pounds; these carts need to be maneuvered in and out of the coolers when necessary.

• Close and distant vision required for forklift activity.

• Depth perception required when placing product on warehouse racking.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
• Working knowledge of PC and keyboarding skills and knowledge of e-mail and internet
• Team player with the ability to interact cooperatively with coworkers

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ability to speak, read and write english

 

Material Handler – Shipping (Warehouse/Manufacturing)

 

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

 

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

 

www.werfen.com