Forklift Operator (Reach Truck & Cherry Picker) / Inventory Associate Technician Shipping/Receiving & Distribution - 2nd Shift
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Associate Technician Shipping/Receiving & Distribution is responsible for the incoming and outgoing of materials, reagents, instruments, or equipment to meet customer expectations which involve receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control. This position reports to the Distribution Supervisor and is part of the Distribution Center team located in Hebron, KY and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Receives and stores product, picks and packs product for shipment, and ships orders. Inspect materials for orders verifying accurate quantity, lot number, expiration dates and product part number.
- Inventory experience - cycle counting experience, inventory reconciliation, scrapping out damaged product.
- Computer skills – Inventory associates use laptops daily. Basic computer skills are a must.
- Creates and/or ensures appropriate documentation is completed for orders. Reconciles inventory and may perform cycle counts and data entry functions as assigned.
- May involve operation of powered industrial equipment such as power jacks, forklifts, cherry picker, and/or reach trucks. Identifies and solves routine problems in work area with management team. Assist management team on organizational improvement projects such as lean and quality initiatives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High school degree (or equivalent degree) with 0-2 years of experience
- Strong attention to detail and safety in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, multiple times during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
- Push/Pull/Bend/Twist: Multiple times, up to 2 to 4 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
- Sitting: 0% of the time.
- Standing/Walking: Approximately 2 to 4 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
- Climbing/Kneeling: 0% of the time.
- Hand Movement: Repetitive movement including gripping, grasping, and manipulation. Approximately 2 to 4 hours intermittently during an 8 to 10 hours shift.
- (If Applicable) Driving/Operating Equipment: Powered equipment (Forklift, reach truck/cherry picker) is required and must be able to cross train and work in multiple areas of the facility as needed.
- Machinery: General conveyor systems and Forklift equipment.
- Environment: Exposure to cold (35 – 46 degrees F), for approx. 2.5 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift. Provided PPE includes; insulated/high visibility jacket, gloves, hand warming packs.
- Sitewide PPE: Steel Toe Shoes
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- An environment where overtime and working in different departments is a regular occurrence
- Fast paced warehouse environment
Requirements
- High school degree (or equivalent degree) with 0-2 years of experience
- Strong attention to detail and safety in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs multiple times during an 8-to-10-hour shift
- Ability to push/pull/bend/twist multiple times, up to 2 to 4 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift
- Ability to stand/walk approximately 2 to 4 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift
- Repetitive hand movement including gripping, grasping, and manipulation
- Powered equipment (Forklift, reach truck/cherry picker) operation required and ability to cross train and work in multiple areas of the facility as needed
- Exposure to cold (35 – 46 degrees F) for approx. 2.5 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift
- Sitewide PPE: Steel Toe Shoes
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.