Distribution Associate

CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses and related products and services. We have a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available—including a full array of monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics.

 

Job Summary

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to performing activities necessary to support the receipt, replenishment and general handling of goods and materials while maintaining inventory accuracy within the CooperVision Distribution Center.  Close supervision required.

• Performs receipt process activities of both finished goods and silver stock lenses and consumables/packaging materials. 
• Participates in cycle counts of finished goods, silver stock and consumables/packaging materials as necessary. 
• Performs activities in support of finished goods picking location replenishment to ensure product availability.
• Performs activities in support of the put-away of received finished goods, silver stock lenses and consumables/packaging materials.       
• Organizes/Maintains picking locations to ensure proper FIFO requirements.
• Performs materials handling activities to include but not limited to the delivery of various goods and materials to ensure inter-departmental request/needs are fulfilled as necessary. 
• Receives and delivers incoming U.S. mail as well as packages from various shippers etc. throughout the DC.
• Loads/unloads trailers or containers as necessary. 
• Maintains and supports organization of the inbound dock area as well as storage racking area.

 

General Job Requirements:

1.Works scheduled holidays in order to maintain service levels for customers.

2.As business needs dictates, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory Saturdays.

3.Works scheduled hours and is ready to work at scheduled start times, notifies Supervisor prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with company policy.

4.Immediately informs Coordinator/Supervisor/Manager of safety, sanitation, and equipment malfunctions and concerns regarding quality issues.

5.Exhibits good communication skills – verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.

6.Adhered to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

•PC Skills

•Forklift/ man-up/RF experience preferred.

Work Environment: 

•Work Conditions:

Noisy Conditions >75%

Dusty Conditions >75%

Hot or Humid Conditions- Expose to extreme seasonal temps.- 50%-75%

Wet Conditions -None

Exposure to chemicals or solvents –None

Work near moving mechanical parts >75%

•Physical Demands:

Standing   > 95%

Sitting   < 5%

Walking   50 - 75%

Climbing – up/down 20 7” steps   < 15

Bending – bend forward at waist to touch object at critical height (8” above floor)   25-50%

Stooping/Crouching  25-50%

Kneeling - Kneel on 1 or both knees for critical time period (1 minute)   25-50%

Squatting - Bend at knees to touch/grasp object at floor level (2” above floor)   25-50%

Twisting   25-50%

Pushing (50 pounds force)  25-50%

Pulling (50 pounds force)  25-50%

Reaching (overhead to critical height to grasp 6oz containers) 80”   25 - 50%

Hand/eye coordination  75%-90%

Finger/wrist dexterity  < 25%

Grasping/pinching  < 25%

Driving: Specify type of vehicle: Man up   < 25%

Lifting up to 50 lbs  < 25-50%

Coupling – grip with dominant hand (30 pounds force)   < 10%

Experience:   

•Basic course work in mathematics, data processing and business or equivalent training and/or experience.

•Ability to perform basic mathematics accurately on a regular basis.

•6 months experience (or reasonable equivalent) with physical inventories and/or cycle counting preferred. 

•6 months experience (or reasonable equivalent) in a receiving environment.

•Former experience with RF technology. 

•Former licensing on industrial lifts preferred.     

Education:

•High school diploma or GED required. 

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is $19.00/hr. and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.