What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift position at IDEXX Laboratories and Careers?
As a Warehouse Associate at our warehouse in Westbrook, Maine, you will be responsible for a variety of physical, clerical and customer support tasks associated with inbound and outbound distribution, materials handling and inventory control.
Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Schedule: This will be a 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 3 PM - 11:30 PM
May be responsible for any or all of the following:
Picks, packs, loads and ships products to national and international customers and distribution centers
Prepares documentation and products, ensures accuracy of documentation and shipments, and troubleshoots and resolves issues as required
Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials where needed, and staging finished product.
Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse and environment
Investigates and resolves inventory inaccuracies and provides root cause analysis and recommendations for corrective actions
Supports inventory processes, solutions and strategies for the continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and order fulfillment quality; includes cycle counts, data entry, tracking, reconciling, documenting and reporting
Moves and stores equipment, raw materials and inventory for internal and external customers
Supports instrument repair process including daily and routine shipping and receiving; tracks incoming and repaired materials, assuring system and operational readiness for the repair of instruments
Administers instrument repair and field replacement programs, coordinates all failure analysis and reports, issues periodic reports on outstanding deliveries for inbound and outbound units, and coordinates all field returns, worldwide
Education
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Required Skills Abilities
Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints
Ability to effectively function in a team environment
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Good computer skills and knowledge including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations
Able to properly lift up to 75 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance
For distribution and material handling work: Willingness to be trained to operate a forklift, work with hazardous materials and other areas shipping processes
Physical Demands
Warehouse-type environment
Ability to lift 75lbs .
Work Environment
Normal warehouse environment where protective clothing may be required
Moderate to high noise level
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to risk of electrical shock.
What you can expect from us:
An hourly rate target of $20/hour based on experience plus a $2 shift differential for 2nd shift
Potential to increase hourly rate by $1/hour after being trained on IDEXX Forklift
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
5% matching 401k
Generous PTO benefits
Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Why IDEXX
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Schedule: This will be a 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 3 PM - 11:30 PM
May be responsible for any or all of the following:
Picks, packs, loads and ships products to national and international customers and distribution centers
Prepares documentation and products, ensures accuracy of documentation and shipments, and troubleshoots and resolves issues as required
Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials where needed, and staging finished product.
Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse and environment
Investigates and resolves inventory inaccuracies and provides root cause analysis and recommendations for corrective actions
Supports inventory processes, solutions and strategies for the continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and order fulfillment quality; includes cycle counts, data entry, tracking, reconciling, documenting and reporting
Moves and stores equipment, raw materials and inventory for internal and external customers
Supports instrument repair process including daily and routine shipping and receiving; tracks incoming and repaired materials, assuring system and operational readiness for the repair of instruments
Administers instrument repair and field replacement programs, coordinates all failure analysis and reports, issues periodic reports on outstanding deliveries for inbound and outbound units, and coordinates all field returns, worldwide
Education
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Required Skills Abilities
Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints
Ability to effectively function in a team environment
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Good computer skills and knowledge including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations
Able to properly lift up to 75 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance
For distribution and material handling work: Willingness to be trained to operate a forklift, work with hazardous materials and other areas shipping processes
Physical Demands
Warehouse-type environment
Ability to lift 75lbs .
Work Environment
Normal warehouse environment where protective clothing may be required
Moderate to high noise level
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to risk of electrical shock.
What you can expect from us:
An hourly rate target of $20/hour based on experience plus a $2 shift differential for 2nd shift
Potential to increase hourly rate by $1/hour after being trained on IDEXX Forklift
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
5% matching 401k
Generous PTO benefits
Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Why IDEXX
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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