Warehouse Associate

Title : Warehouse Associate

Requisition Id : 35876 Job Function : Plant / Processing Operations Career Area : Operations Work Location : Schenectady, NY*

About Us :

Monday-Friday; 10am to 6 : 30pm; $16.50 / hr Time & 1 / 2 after 40 / hr

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment.

Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size.

Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose :

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping and processes material for treatment.

Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

Key Job Activities :

• Assembles mailback and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials
• Uses handheld to execute outbound order shipments
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters

Experience :

• 0-1 Years of Experience, preferably in plant environment
• Operates forklift, pallet jack and dolly
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location
• Identifies major activities of, and services provided by, the operations function
• Locates and interprets standard and management reports on plant activities
• Describes characteristics of a well-run processing plant
• Demonstrates the ability to take and follow directions from others
• Ability to work with & for others in a team environment

Benefits :

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and / or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise :

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities.

We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition.

This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws.

To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.

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Nearest Major Market : Albany