Lead Material Handler - Distribution Center

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Lead Material Handler - Distribution Center

Location: Shepherdsville, KY, USA - 170 Clermont Road

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 PM-11:00 PM. Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the business. OT is mandatory if required.

There will be a $1.50/hr shift differential on top of base pay

$2000 signing bonus (externals only)

This position is fulltime/permanent- it comes with a great competitive base pay, a shift differential, a signing bonus, it is benefit eligible (health/dental), and offers 401K, generous PTO and other perks.

The Future of Health Starts with You.

Our Shepherdsville, KY location is looking for a dynamic and motivated Lead Material Handler to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of a fun yet high-paced and professional work environment.

The Lead Material Handler job will involve:

• Leading a large team of employees on the Warehouse floor, directing work and resources to achieve timely completion of work tasks

• Solving material issues in location, during pick and pack

• Managing inventory during batching, pick and pack process

• Ensuring accuracy and troubleshooting errors in pick/pack process

• Picking and packing medicine for shipmentto hospitals, practices, and pharmacies

• Maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy

• Working in the Acumax system to ensure all packages ship on time

• Passion around working for a leading healthcare distribution company focused on distributing medical and surgical supplies and equipment to more than 50% of Americas hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities

• Flexibility when other tasks are assigned by supervisor

• Other tasks may be assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing is preferred. Internals must be in good standing in present position and have at least 6 months of service to qualify

• Work experience in a fast-paced, distribution center or warehouse environment strongly preferred (exposure to picking/packing, scanning, or various other warehouse functions)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong knowledge of material handling principles and practices

• MS Office experience at a basic level

• Basic math and English reading skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse groups of individuals

• Actively participates in shift start meetings, lead meetings, department meetings and all other team meetings as required

• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to see the "big picture"and be proactive

• Enhanced organization and prioritization in a fast paced environment

• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred skills

• Experience and/or certification with warehouse equipment such as Forklift, Cherry Picker and Reach Truck. Location is willing to train those with no experience; however the candidate selected must be able to maintain certifications once trained

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Team lead experience

• Acumax experience

Physical Demands (some or all may apply):

• Must be comfortable working at heights

• Must be comfortable working in the freezer and other cold areas within the warehouse

• Ability to walk up to 10 miles throughout the course of a shift (steps vary per shift)

• Ability to lift 20-40 pounds repetitively throughout the course of a shift without assistance; ability to lift greater weights in a team lift (weight varies based on product)

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.

• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.

• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.

• Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to hear normal voice sound

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