Production Associate 1

SUMMARY

The Production Associate I will be responsible for refurbishment and services of medical grade shipping containers. This position shall ensure all work performed complies with all standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety policies. The Production Associate I shall assist the Services Lead as required in the on-boarding of new associates and is expected to be crossed trained and functional across all departments. This position will rotate across departments as required by business needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs services related activities including but not limited to refurbishment, cleaning, repairing, kitting, conditioned pack-out, banding and wrapping pallets in preparation for shipment.
• Ensures daily work schedule is completed and verifies that all paperwork is accurate.
• Uses manual or electronic inventory systems to record refurbishment and inventory activity.
• Interacts with various cross-functional groups as required to complete job assignments.
• Verifies that all paperwork is completed and accurate.
• Performs daily assignments in strict adherence to SOP’s, Quality, and Safety (AWAIR) policies in place.
• Performs general warehouse work that involves incoming material/products, using material moving/handling equipment to store materials in designated areas, and/or retrieving materials/products from warehouse locations to supply production operations or support customer shipment of company products.
• Completes all required training in services, as well as other training topics as assigned.
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work locations.
• Notifies the Services Lead or Operations Supervisor of maintenance needs for the services area.
• Adheres to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position in accordance with ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook, AWAIR and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS      

• Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent specific experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse layout and the safe operation of material moving and handling equipment including pallet jack or electric pallet jack.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Willingness to participate in improvement processes.
• Willingness to train and be certified in forklift operations and safe warehousing operations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function, or assignment. 
• Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in a technology or business-related field.
• Experience working in an ISO regulated work environment.
• General computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.