Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is responsible for coordinating and leading Distribution Technician activities for inbounding and out bounding of medical surgical goods including shipping and delivery on a daily basis. The Lead Distribution Technician is responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to as instructed by the Distribution Supervisors with the focus of achieving established goals and productivity levels for their assigned shift modules. Responsibilities include providing assessment and feedback to Supervisor on Distribution Techs and Sr. Techs in their respective module. Directing/coordinating daily work activities for Distribution Techs & Sr. Techs as needed. Maintain accountability for safe and efficient operation of all duties performed related to the shift modules. Safe operation and daily maintenance of equipment assigned including but not limited to: forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks or other material handling equipment. Duties may include receiving, put away, picking, replenishment, loading and staging to achieve established goals. May perform order filler and checker duties. Maintain inventory control and proper stock rotation. May assist in physical inventories or cycle counting. Completes all records and reports as required through the use of WMS technology or other as designated. Complies with all government regulations for safety and maintains all certifications for MHE as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in completion of daily tech responsibilitiesProviding day to day direction throughout the shift modules in order to efficiently achieve the team’s daily goalsServe as an essential role in achieving and maintaining continuity within the workflow stream of the Distribution Center by articulating directives from supervisors and management.Responsible to ensure a safe and clean environment within the Distribution Center through daily and weekly checklists provided by Supervisors Ensure the organizing, scheduling, and completion of daily work assignments, staging space, and dock facilities to maximize efficient material flowProvide feedback on performance for Distribution Technicians within assigned shift modules.Responsible for releasing customer orders within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and dispatching all delivery routes in a timely fashion meeting all scheduled deliveriesEnsure that all shipping and receiving documents and related functions are completed accurately and on timeOther duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

High School / GED

Substitutions

None

Preferred

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years in a high-volume warehousing environmentExperience with the principles of inventory control via warehouse management systems (WMS)Experience with specialized warehouse equipmentFamiliarity with standard shipping documentation

Preferred

None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

Lean / Six Sigma certification

SKILLS

Precise eye hand coordination and finger dexterity Knowledgeable and competent to perform all essential functionsAbility to visually and audibly perform all essential functions

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others

Occasionally

Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

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Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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