Distribution Associate - International

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

 

 

Job Summary

Responsible for one or more of the following areas: Picking orders (list picking via RF scanners), Scanning orders (via Red Prairie), Packing orders per customer/country requirements, and monitoring aging orders.  With time in position employee must demonstrate proficiency in these areas.  Works under close supervision.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Within established guidelines, picks and packs customer, distributor, and contract orders via courier requested for shipment.
• Incumbents will utilize material handling equipment as primary means of fulfilling orders such as Carousel, List Picking via RF Scanners, Manual Picking, Pallet Jacks, Man-ups, and Fork trucks.
• Knowledgeable of Red Prairie Warehouse Management System for basic order processing, order look up, and general troubleshooting of problem orders.

 

As business dictates, employees may spend 100% of the day performing one particular task or may spend 50% of the day performing 1 task and the other 50% performing a 2nd task.

 

General Job Requirements:

• Works scheduled holidays in order to maintain service levels for customers.
• As business needs dictates, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory Saturdays.
• Works scheduled hours and is ready to work at scheduled start times, notifies Supervisor prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with company policy.
• Immediately informs Coordinator/Supervisor/Manager of safety, sanitation, and equipment malfunctions and concerns regarding quality issues.
• Exhibits good communication skills – verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Forklift and Man-up License, Red Prairie Warehouse Management Systems, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), FedEx and UPS Software Knowledge 
• Batch/hand carts, wedge/radio frequency (RF) scanners, tape gun, utility knife, ladders, step stools, zebra printers, and various packing components, Forklifts, Man-ups. Within International and Domestic Bulk area, additional equipment used, Stretch Wrapper, Hydraulic Pallet, Manual Pallet, and Hand Truck.

 

Work Environment:        

Normal Warehouse Conditions.

Noisy conditions –           50-75%

Hot or humid conditions -            >75%

Exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures -     > 75%

Work near moving mechanical parts -     > 75%

 

Physical Demands: Time spent in the following Physical Activities:

Standing -           > 75%

Sitting -                < 25% 

Walking -             < 25-50%

Climbing – 20 steps -      < 25-50%

Bending – 8” above floor              < 25-50%

Squatting – 2” above floor           <25-50%

Kneeling - Kneel on 1 or both knees – 1 minute -               < 25%

Twisting –           50-75%

Lifting – up to 45lbs -      < 25-50%

Pushing/Pulling – 20lbs force -    50-75%

Reaching overhead - 80 inches -                > 75%

Hand/eye coordination -              >75%

Finger/wrist dexterity -  > 75%

Grasping/pinching -        > 75%

Coupling – 30# -               >75%

Driving: Forklift, Man-up -            < 25%

 

Experience:        

• Ability to perform basic mathematic and problem solving