Distribution Center Specialist / Picker / Packer

Description

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and
education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the
next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement
every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy
to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992
and is experiencing strong growth year after year.
The Distribution Center Specialist I is responsible for being proficient in performing the activities of picking,
packing, and truck loading in the Distribution Center. Employees will be assigned to functions based on
business and seasonal needs and will be cross-trained in all functions.
This position requires a careful adherence to defined work processes where repeatable results are needed.
The work is highly precise and requires a very strong attention to detail. Individuals performing the job must
be patient and conscientious to produce work output that is high quality with consistent, correct results.
Much of the work can be accomplished by working at a steady, even pace.
Key Responsibilities and other duties as assigned:
Picking
• Becomes knowledgeable in the Distribution Center layout and picking zones to locate products.
• Reads and fills customer orders based on assigned picking waves using RFID scanners.
• Records items and quantities associated to appropriate picking bins.
Packing
• Verifies and confirms accuracy of picked orders.
• Records items and quantities associated to appropriate shipping container.
• Seals, labels and applies packing slip to each box properly for shipment.
General
• As needed, creates and affixes shipping labels to packages using Cubiscan prior to loading for
shipment.
• As needed, loads and properly stacks packages by hand onto a truck for shipping while maintaining
the stability of boxes to prevent damage.
• Assists with ensuring bins are filled in picking zones.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including adhering to and understanding OSHA safety
policies and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education:
• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.) and a minimum of 1 year of relevant
Distribution Center / Warehouse experience or a combination of equivalent education and
experience.
Skills and Experience:
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM and overtime as required.
• Attendance and punctuality are critical to the success of this position.
• Experience with RFID equipment, Warehouse Management Systems and Shipping Software
preferred.
• Basic reading and comprehension skill.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Benefits and Compensation:
• Competitive wages and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with generous company contributions.
• Paid time off, personal time, and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-wide cookouts, pot-lucks, and work-day events.
• On-site fitness center, free parking, and dog-friendly offices.
• Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field.
Physical and Cognitive Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA
reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a
case-by-case basis to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger,
handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulders; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently
required to walk; sit; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required
include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. No employee is authorized to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance.
This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply and communicate routine, factual
information and problems and collaborate and explore alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts
and ideas; apply common sense, analyze and make routine decisions which have moderate impact on the
immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal communications and understand,
interpret, and follow oral and written instructions; use basic mathematical skills including counting, adding,
subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, and perform calculations using fractions, percent, and ratios; and
operate a variety of warehouse equipment.
Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin,
disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Information is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and
background check (including criminal record check).

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