Warehouse Technician

WHO WE ARE
Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both the Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies nationwide. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance to production and support equipment, including medication carts and fax machines.  Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Performs preventive maintenance activities on production and facility support equipment.  Maintains all logs and required documentation.  Maintains spare parts inventory.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform and document preventative and corrective maintenance to production and support equipment
• Develop criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment required to meet unique operating requirements
• Maintain all logs and required documentation
• Maintain inventory of spare parts for production and support equipment
• Assist production in the set-up and adjustment of production equipment
• Manage time and resources to complete all work orders in a timely fashion
• Record correct and accurate information on each work order and/or maintenance equipment logs
• Maintain, close, and submit current work orders each week
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA, FDA, DEA, OSHA, KY BOP, etc.
• Display behavior which exemplifies employee code of conduct guidelines
• Set up and program fax machines at long-term care facilities
• Set up, deliver, and maintain medication carts at long-term care facilities
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:        

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Able to work at a moderate speed
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Good organization/Attention to detail
• Analytical/Problem solver
• Decision making skills
• Ability to physically perform light lifting.
• Must be able to work various shifts and days.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
• May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described her