Warehouse Associate I

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC•Rochester, NY

15h

About The Position

At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to providing high-quality dental instruments to organizations and professionals worldwide. We value innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to improving oral health outcomes globally. Our people are our strength, and we foster a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. When you join HuFriedyGroup, you become part of a company that truly values YOU, and we are committed to investing in your future both professionally and personally. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, holidays, a matching 401(k), and annual merit and incentive plans. The Warehouse Associate I role, is a functional role responsible for performing all required functions needed to pick and pack an order, assemble, ship, and/or receive Customer product while ensuring proper and accurate documentation.

Requirements

1-2 years related Warehouse Experience or shipping/receiving experience
OSHA Certified Forklift Operator- preferred - training will be paid for if not currently certified
General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ERP required (SAP and/or ShopVue preferred)
Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and professional manner (i.e. Forklift or yard truck).
Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing responsibilities, and prioritize duties
Ability to work under regularly supervision, either independently or as a team, in a fast paced, changing environment
Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System.
Organizing, analyzing, and basic math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages).
Show an attention to detail and ensure data accuracy (Receiving Reports, Bills of Lading, etc.).
Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
Requires knowledge of DOT regulations.
Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Responsibilities

Performs all Distribution/Warehouse functions as outlined in established procedures.
Select, check, pack and/or palletize, and label all types of standard orders for shipment
Perform highly repetitive packaging, assembly, and/or machine operation
Receives Customer product through acceptance or unloading shipping container, including pallet breakdown, and identifying box weights; processes all applicable documentation in an accurate manner.
Coordinates staging of incoming Customer product by transferring or overseeing the transfer of product to the non-process storage locations in a safe and damage-free manner.
Inspects finished goods as they move from packaging to assembly, as well as inspect incoming or outgoing Customer product for damages and/or count discrepancies and report such conditions as outlined in established procedures.
Maintains and submits warehouse reports depicting where products are staged within the facility.
Verifies that all identified damages and/or count discrepancies have been reported and resolved.
Ensures shipment of product within shipping deadline by maintaining contact with internal facility staff. Prepares product for shipment by retrieving Customer product from processed area and staging in shipping area; prepares accurate shipping documentation; loads product into shipping trailers/containers or transfers small packages to delivery service.
Ensures timely receipt or shipment of Customer product by assisting material handling activities, loading and unloading trucks.
Ensures quality conformance against bills of material as well as visual controlled images.
Actively participates and supports Lean and Safety initiatives, as well as daily cycle count programs and other directives, when required.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Operate forklift and/or other material handling equipment, as needed
Meet department productivity and quality goals.
Contributes to a team effort by performing in accordance with all STERIS/HuFriedyGroup policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned, to ensure team continuity across all warehouse operations.