Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is committed to improving and saving lives with diagnostics. To do this we hire people who share this dream and are ready for new adventures. As a valued team member, you will carve your own career path and be part of building this company stronger and better than ever before. There is no limit to the experiences, opportunities and new directions you will have access to here at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. More importantly, you will be driving the surge of a whole new direction in important medicine. That's something we can all take pride in as we take this journey together.

Ortho is known in the industry as a leader in customer service and support. Deeply understanding and exceeding the needs of our clinical lab, hospital and blood bank customers is what we do. It's who we are. If you join Ortho, no matter what your role, you will be expected to keep that Customer Excellence focus in your work.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Forklift Operator who will perform various warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of the Distribution Center such as receiving, sorting, stacking, picking, packing, and shipping of orders. The candidate will be required to become licensed on PIT equipment.

The days and hours for this position are from 7:00am - 3:30pm on Saturday - Wednesday.

• Use a forklift to unload trucks, break down freight, receive and stock. Use a RF scanner to pick orders with a forklift or using a computer to pack out the orders. Product could be stored in ambient, cool room or freezer location. Associate could be rotated between different departments based upon business need.

• Operate the use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; ensure daily routine inspections are conducted. Report any unsafe conditions.

• Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures.

• Verify products for the correct code, correct lot and correct quantities and ensure damages are identified.

• Perform housekeeping in assigned area and following safety rules.

• Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Use PPE when required for the job task (vest, steel toed shoes, body harness, gloves, etc.)

• Willing to work Overtime with little or same day notice

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; or in lieu of education, at least 2+ years of previous warehouse experience is required

• Basic computer and math skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and be able to lift 50lbs

• Previous distribution experience is preferred

• Previous experience in a cold chain environment a plus

• Previous forklift experience required

Key Working Relationships

• Internal - Customer Service, Planning, Leadership and North America Supply Chain

• External - Customers, Carrier, Freight Forwarders, Suppliers

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran