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 Assembly I role is responsible to assist with the activities of the day-to-day operations of the Distribution Center by performing functions and duties related to assembly and tote packing.

This job focuses on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards and procedures. Consistent, error-free work is essential requiring patience and willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so job routines can be completed on time and accurate.

Key Responsibilities and other duties as assigned:

• Assembles and arranges sub-packs and bundled items including packaging small items into appropriately labeled zip-lock bags in preparation for the assembly of kits.
• Assembles health totes to be packaged and shipped according to uniform client and standard specifications.
• Finalizes a Quality Assurance self-check prior to assembly.
• Repackages stock items as needed.
• Reads and prints order detail reports.
• 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 supervisor responsibilities.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.) and a minimum of 1 year of Distribution Center / Warehouse related experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Basic reading and comprehension skill with the ability to retain information and training and properly apply the knowledge.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills including the ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Attendance and punctuality are critical to the success of this position.
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM and overtime as required.

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; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. No employee is authorized to lift and/or move weight over 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply and communicate routine information; apply common sense and make routine decisions; communicate interactively and understand and follow oral and written instructions; and use basic mathematical skills including counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.

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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