Controlled Substance Material Handler

Position Summary: Under direct supervision and working within a cage or secured area, a Controlled Substance  Material Handler in warehouse operations is responsible for performing a variety of tasks that support the processing of returned/recalled items on behalf of a retailer or manufacturer. The shipment received for processing may contain both controlled substance items and non-controlled items. The Controlled Substance  Material Handler position requires high attention to detail and ability to read, understand and follow standard operating procedures specific to this position.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Lift and move boxes to and/or from the scanning lines

• Open boxes (or other containers) of returned/recalled items with a box cutter may contain both controlled substance items and non-controlled items

• Visually match or identify the Return Authorization (RA) information on the outside of the container to the paperwork and specific items within the container to verify that it matches

• Follow instructions for handling any discrepancies noted

• Prepare paperwork for scanning by smoothing folds and removing staples; enter additional information to the system as prompted

• Place items processed into a tote; prepare a placard with RA and tote barcode for scanning process

• When scanning process is complete, add totes to a pallet, label the pallet for storage; move pallets to storage as directed

• Stock empty totes at scanning lines and remove trash from scanning area as directed

• Always maintain a clean and orderly workstation and area

• If forklift certified, operate forklift for movement of order/products on the processing floor, if assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications:

• High School (or its equivalent) or minimum of two year’s work experience in a warehouse or production job; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the responsibilities of this position required 

• Able to follow standard operation and safety procedures 

• Able to work in an environment that is not climate controlled 

• Able to push a cart or hand truck up to 100 yards; able to use a pallet jack 

• Able to grasp and use box cutters and seal zip lock bags 

• Able to work under time pressure and meet production goals; able to work more than 8 hours per day (over-time) as needed 

• Able to assist with other operations within the warehouse, as needed 

• Able to handle hazardous waste materials with appropriate safety measures 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Use Hands to Handle Objects - Regularly 

• Reach with Hands or Arms - Regularly 

• Talk or Hear and Read Instructions - Regularly 

• Stand, Kneel, or Stoop and Lift 20 Pounds - Regularly 

• View Items at a Close Range - Regularly 

Rarely: Job requires this activity up to 25% of the time

Occasionally: Job requires this activity between 25% - 50% of the time

Frequently: Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time

Constantly: Job requires this activity more than 75% of the time

Individual Competencies

• Personal Credibility: Achieves success using their ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others in