NEW JOB OPENING
WAREHOUSE OPERATOR
IN Covington, GA, USA!

***Only qualified Warehouse Operator candidates located near the Covington, Georgia area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***



Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience



Qualifications:

• Certified to operate a forklift and manual or automatic hand truck

• Must pass Lift Drivers Test

• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents and operational procedures/specifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor

• 2-3 years of experience operating material handling equipment, especially a stand-up forklift truck preferred



Language Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in Basic English



Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and apply them to operational tasks



Reasoning Ability:

• Good logic and reasoning ability

• Ability to define problems and find logical solutions

• Ability to evaluate and resolve daily issues using sound judgment



Physical Demands:

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel

• Occasionally required to stand, reach, lift, and/or move up to 30 pounds

• Ability to meet with personnel in other areas of the building

• Close vision required

• Must be free of health conditions that would prohibit heavy lifting, pulling, bending, or prolonged standing



Responsibilities:

• Unload inbound trucks and verify numbers and quantities

• Stack boxes onto specific pallet patterns

• Drive forklift and locate pallets into racks

• Work between Covington and Madison plants as needed

• Exercise safe lifting techniques when bending, lifting, and turning

• Accept materials from other divisions/departments for ethylene oxide sterilization

• Verify catalog numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates per procedures

• Complete JD Edwards transactions utilizing IBM Data Collection scanners

• Assemble/build sterilization loads according to defined palletization diagrams

• Place Biological Indicators into sterilization loads

• Initiate sterilization load record documentation

• Locate materials into pallet/BIN locations

• Operate inventory control systems where applicable

• Maintain acceptable work areas per procedures and Quality System Regulations

• Support buying and selling processes

• Perform other duties as required



Work Environment:

• May work in hot and humid locations

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, electrical shock risks, explosive gas, toxic and caustic chemicals, and loud noise

• Must be willing to work off-hours as required

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision



Additional Notes:

• Candidates must complete the forklift questionnaire prior to submission

• DT required

• Candidates should be committed to long-term employment in the role

• Additional candidate-related questions may be required prior to offer

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**