Distribution / Warehouse Associate (Technician 2)
Alcon
Summary
As a Distribution / Warehouse Associate (Technician 2) supporting our Material Distribution team, you will be trusted with performing a combination of manual and clerical shipping and/or receiving duties which may require the use of hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices, as well as computers to maintain data at our Manufacturing Facility in Johns Creek, GA.
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Outbound: Maintain operational Knowledge of all automated equipment and have ability to train personnel in the operation of any automated equipment.
- Coordinate with Inbound on replenishment of inventory for automated equipment and manual pick locations.
- Assist Distribution Technician 3 in monitoring and levelling of workload assignments within and between work areas.
- Ability to be proficient in problem solving of Special Handling area and ability to assist in order allocation.
- RF Cluster Picking, OSR Replenishment, RF Cart Build, RF Audit Counting and RF Put Away.
- Ensure inventory integrity in the pick locations through cycle count process.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Ensures quality checks and order verification using CRTs for loose pick, assembly process and LTL shipments and/or by visual inspection and comparison to the manual pick list.
- Ensure employees (and self) are operating with heightened focus on quality and compliance along with strict adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Current Good Documentation Practices (cGDP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Essential Functions:
- Able to effectively work within Red Prairie to work aged order reports.
- Ability to run area of automated equipment as well as manage a contingent workforce.
- Works with Business Systems to help resolve issues with orders.
- Works with Equipment Services to resolve any equipment issues.
What You'll Bring to Alcon:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Work Hours: 1st shift; Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3pm with occasional overtime on weekends
- Travel Requirements: None
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with RF Scanners used in the order picking process
- Familiarity with different warehouse management systems and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
- Computer literacy
- Good mathematical skills
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Familiarity with RF Scanners used in the order picking process
- Familiarity with different warehouse management systems
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
- Computer literacy
- Good mathematical skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.