DescriptionReady to join our team? Apply today! Make sure to check your email for follow-ups. At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort! Why You’ll Love MicroPortYou will find our team atmosphere challenging and rewarding. In addition to working with a world-class team, receiving a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, our U.S. employees also enjoy the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Maternity Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Bereavement, 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1), PTO (Starting at 18 days each year), Paid Holidays (10 each year), Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistanceand more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing.Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 7:00am to 3:30pmOverall SummaryThe primary function of this position is to service customers mainly on a domestic level in shipping. The responsibility of the Distribution Associate is to pull, check, pack, and ship finished goods and miscellaneous material on a domestic level. You must gain the knowledge and skills used for processing orders in JD Edwards, RF Applications, Stocking, Carousel Picking, Inventory Integrity, and ability to ship utilizing FedEx, UPS, or any carrier related shipping documents. You will be required to assist in other areas of Distribution as needed.Your duties will include:Distribution Associate I
Must follow order directions as indicated in order comments on a pick ticket.
Must ensure orders are picked accurately with item, lot, and quantity as indicated on pick ticket and RF scanner.
Ability to process through carrier application (FedEx, UPS, etc.) utilizing their shipping requirements. Example: Ability to process orders through FedEx computers, UPS computers, and carrier bill of lading.
Work with others to ensure customer needs are being met.
Willingness to be trained by peers for OJT (on job training) needs and process understanding.
Distribution Associate II
Able to process both domestic and international orders. This includes but is not limited to: following specific order instructions, picking and checking orders based upon order type (International/Domestic), packing of product to boxes as required.
Must know proper labeling of shipment for all paperwork received back from International Customer Service. This includes but not limited to: Proper placement of Airway Bill or Bill of Lading, proper copies of paperwork placed in pouch for carrier/customs purposes and ability to tender to freight carrier completed parcel.
Must be capable of performing sales order maintenance in JD Edwards and can correct quantities, log number and update line status through order maintenance.
Distribution Associate III
Must know proper completion of international shipments paperwork, for submission back to international customer service, for airbill preparation. Includes but not limited to: box dimension, box weight, box numbering, proper checking and boxing of detailed packing list for customs purposes.
Must know proper labeling of shipment for all paperwork received back from international customer service. This includes but not limited to: proper placement of shipping label, proper copies of paperwork placed in pouch for carrier/customs purposes and ability to tender to freight carrier completed parcel.
Must be capable of performing sales order maintenance in JD Edwards and have ability to correct quantities, lot number and update line status through order maintenance.
Assist in the control of all inventories entering the Distribution Center for finished goods distribution.
Must be capable of completing work orders to inventory and updating hard copy work order as required.
Assist in the receiving of purchased raw materials, finished product from vendors, and supplies delivered to the Distribution Center.
Must be capable of receiving product in JD Edwards and through RF scanner applications. This also requires the printing of quarantine tickets and proper control of products not inspected by quality.
Assist in the warehousing, storage, and issuance of materials as required.
Assist in the training and development of other associates as needed.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. About YouWe might be a great match if you are:
customer focused, and work in a safe and effective manner.
flexible with hours and available to work overtime as needed.
in good physical condition and maintain proper lifting techniques for handling material from 1 to 70 pounds. You must utilize lifting assistance if weight being lifted is greater than 40 lbs. as per MPO lifting policy.
able to stand and walk, with safety shoes, on concrete for long periods of time.
capable of handling stressful situations and work with a sense of urgency
YOUR EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED requiredYOUR EXPERIENCE Distribution Associate I: Internal Employees: Prior distribution experience preferred. External Employees: Minimum of 6 months working in a distribution center.Distribution Associate II: Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in MicroPort's distribution center. Distribution Associate III: Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in MicroPort's distribution center. Visual acuity requirements apply to the role, including peripheral, color, and depth perception.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)