Sr. Pit/Forklift Operator- Outbound (East Windsor, NJ) Job Details | Getinge

At Getinge we have the passion to perform

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge, our passion is to secure that every person and community have access to the best possible care, offering hospitals and life science institutions products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. Every day we collaborate to make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives.

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ob Overview

The Forklift Operator/PIT (Power Industrial Truck) operator is capable of driving all PIT Equipment in the building and is cross trained in multiple facets of the warehouse operations. The position is responsible for picking, unloading, loading, put away and move merchandise in storage accurately and systemically. This position works with minimal supervision and is capable of instructing and supporting practical training for lesser experienced forklift operators.

The position supports inbound, inventory, shipping domestic and international.

The hours of work for this position is 11:30am to 8:00 pm

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Unloads pallets off inbound trailers.

• Checks the trucking manifests and ensures the merchandise is accounted for.

• Loads outbound orders and secures them and prepares them for transport.

• Put away merchandise from receiving into the designated zones for picking

• Picking outbound customer order for the dock, pack stations, consolidation

• Check and accounts for all the merchandise before loading. Ensuring the Bills of Lading, packing list and quality of merchandise is as it should be for transit.

• Ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods. Trains safety to the level one operator.

• Ability to inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and adherence to safety standards. May apply LOTO (lock out, tag out) for equipment.

• Handle Quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting product damage and shortages.

Minimum Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience warehouse experience specifically in Forklift Operation.

• Completion of forklift driving course is required

• Previous OSHA training for Forklift Operation highly preferred

• Previous use of Radio Frequency equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Required to work with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Adhere to safety policies and procedures

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions

• Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions

• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

• Able to work onsite from Mon-Friday.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

The base salary for this position is a min of $20.70/hour and a max of $26.50/hour

About us

Getinge is on an exciting transformation journey constantly looking for new ways to innovate together with our customers to meet the healthcare challenges of the future. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to sustainability with a goal to be CO2 neutral by 2025. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility they need and make every effort to foster a learning culture that supports their personal development and creativity. Our passionate people hold our brand promise 'Passion for Life' close to heart.

If you share our passion and believe that saving lives is the greatest job in the world, then we look forward to receiving your application and resume. We hope you will join us on our journey to become the world's most respected and trusted medtech company.