What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Zoetis?
This is a cross functional first shift material handling position that includes shipping and receiving duties. Hours are 0600 to 1530 Monday through Friday.
Position Responsibilities:
- Inspect all in-coming materials for damage and ensure accompanied by appropriate paperwork.
- Operate ESM Bar Code Scanner and related inventory activities.
- Complete necessary paperwork in Ariba, Computron and MRP II system.
- Delivery of ordered materials to production or other on-site buildings.
- Prepare materials for shipment.
- Deliver inter-office mail daily.
- Monitor, compile, organize, log, and retain import documentation from material imports for the Charles City site in a timely manner.
- Ensure that required information is available and accurate on documentation to be compliant with all regulation, ie FDA for importation.
- Create and maintain required Stand Operating Procedures for proper control over the shipping, receiving and compliance process.
- Strong communication skills required as the liaison among external and internal customers, brokers, and forwarders.
- Works with shippers/sellers to assure correct and thorough documentation is provided at time of shipment, including pre-shipment review approval.
- Attended required meetings and trainings for Import Compliance and site.
- Help in de-boxing.
- Unload trucks, check for damage, ensure material matches.
- Verify vendor is on ASL.
- Verify vendor batch number for quality purposes.
- Verify receipt against PO.
- Verification of order to receipt-contact buyer to resolve issue.
- Create QA packet with all documents received, deliver to QA.
- Move material to/from ISO.
- Troubleshoot vendor issues/discrepancies.
- Enter STO for Lincoln Warehouse items.
- Watch safety stock numbers.
- Confirm and check temps on trucks.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior work experience in warehousing desired.
- Good math and basic computer skills desired, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Email
- Fork truck experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain shipment of dangerous goods certification.
- Prior work experience in warehousing desired.
- Positive Attitude.
- Strong Communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
- Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.
- Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
- Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 50 lbs.
- Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Must be able to perform in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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