Material Handler I
Henry Schein
Summary
Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills. Good communication (written/verbal) skills. Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments. Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics (size, color, vendor code).
Job description
Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Verifies that items have been received correctly by matching product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date on the putaway document or RF device
- Breaks down products received into correct selling units and puts products into correct stocking location
- Notes discrepancies and marks products for review by department team lead or supervisor
- Ensures items with expiration dates have stock rotated accordingly
- Must learn to utilize RF technology
- Brings damaged products or inventory to designated damaged area in Inventory Control or calls the spill team
- Will also be trained in various distribution functions such as Receiving and Picking
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills. Good communication (written/verbal) skills. Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments. Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics (size, color, vendor code).
Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or comparable work experience.
Physical Demands
- Lift, carry or move products 0-25 lbs continuously
- Lift, carry or move products 25-50 lbs infrequently
- Pushing/pulling: uses hand jack, 25 lbs of force needed
- Gripping and fine hand manipulation: continuously
- Twist/bending: frequently
- Squatting: frequently
- Kneeling: frequently
- Reaching overhead: occasionally
- Climbing ladders/stepstools: occasionally
- Walk/stand on concrete: continuously
- Use of put away/replenishment cart: occasionally
- Utilizes hand tools such as utility knife, pallet jack, RF device and tape gun
Requirements
- Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills
- Good communication (written/verbal) skills
- Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments
- Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics
- Ability to lift, carry or move products up to 50 lbs
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or comparable work experience
- Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred
Company overview
Henry Schein, Inc. is a leading global healthcare solutions company that serves as the world's largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Melville, New York, the company operates as a Fortune 500 corporation and S&P 500 component with extensive operations across 33 countries and territories. Henry Schein specializes in distributing dental and medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and technology solutions to more than 1 million customers worldwide. The company offers comprehensive business, clinical, technology, and supply chain solutions designed to help healthcare professionals improve operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. With a centralized and automated distribution network featuring over 300,000 branded products, Henry Schein has established itself as a trusted advisor in the healthcare industry, consistently recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 14 consecutive years. The company's revenue reached $12.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating sustained growth since its public listing in 1995.