Contingent Worker - Material Handler in Irvine, California at Orthofix

Why Orthofix?

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Material Handler, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of maintaining inventories (i.e., FG/WIP inventory, MRO, general supplies) in our high-volume warehouse, in accordance with established processes and procedures. This includes physical stocking, inventory counts, receiving, manifesting/packaging for shipment, and processing required ERP transactions. Being a team player, attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance to all policies and standards are key to this position.

This is a temporary contract position. Conversion to regular employment may be considered at the end of the assignment based on business needs, role availability, and performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties as tasks as needed and assigned.

• Maintain good inventory practice by ensuring all inventory is properly identified with required information and is stored in the appropriate locations
• Work with the team to ensure a clean and safe warehouse; including breaking down pallets, keeping lots segregated, moving inventory into appropriate locations, and use of walkie-stacker/forklift to move and store pallets
• Processes incoming PO’s and process required ERP system transactions
• Conduct regular inventory counts like cycle, stock levels, physical, etc. to maintain inventory levels for required, fulfill material requisitions, and process required ERP transactions
• Analyzes inventory shelf-life status and coordinates the transfers of any short shelf-life inventory into the quarantine area
• Pick, verify, pack, manifest and ship domestic/international orders without damage or errors, and file and maintain documentation in accordance with procedures.
• Determine cost effective shipping methods
• Verify, pack, manifest and ship jobs for sterilization without damage or errors
• File and maintain documentation in accordance with procedures
• Create Work Orders jobs in Oracle to send products out for sterilization
• Receive jobs from sterilization facility, including physically receiving items, verifying required documentation, and processing required data entry into logs and ERP system transactions
• Inspect incoming surgical sets for functionality, accuracy, and visual defects
• Solve inventory discrepancies by using detailed investigation techniques
• Able to work overtime and holidays when needed
• In this role you will also be creating jobs, picking jobs, processing returns and supporting manufacturing, customer service, and quality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a processing center for manufacturing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), QSR, and ISO Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to solve problems and establish solutions in a high-growth and fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Good mathematical skills and understanding of basic weight/volume measurements and calculations
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The education, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• Forklift or Material Movement Equipment Training

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:

• Prior medical device experience
• 10-key Proficient
• FedEx Shipping Systems experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• This position requires frequent or continuous standing, bending, stooping kneeling or crouching.
• This position requires frequent or continuous moderate lifting of 15-40 lbs.
• This position requires frequent or continuous walking.
• This position requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle or powered industrial truck (forklift, scissor lift, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Since 1980, Orthofix has evolved and grown to become one of the leading medical device companies with a spine and orthopedics focus in the world. Our newly merged Orthofix-SeaSpine organization is a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a comprehensive portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions, and a leading surgical navigation system. Our products are distributed in 68 countries worldwide.

Our medical device company is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, and has primary offices in Carlsbad, CA, and Verona, Italy. Our combined company’s global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint also includes facilities and offices in Irvine, CA; Toronto, Canada; Sunnyvale, CA; Wayne, PA; Olive Branch, MS; Maidenhead, UK; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and São Paulo, Brazil.

Founded in Verona, Italy, and now headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix is proud to be recognized as the 8th Largest Orthopedic Medical Device Company in the World by Medical Design & Outsourcing magazine. Orthofix is committed to improving patients’ lives and delivering innovative, quality-driven solutions that empower physicians and healthcare organizations to meet the needs of their patients every day.