Material Handler I

Dentsply - York, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

York, PA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Under general direction from the Production Supervisor, the Material Handler will support the warehouse with duties related to shipping, receiving and other warehouse functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete and file required paperwork in a timely manner with a high attention to detail such as move tickets, shipping documents, etc.
• Effectively use RF Smart Scanners and computerized MRP system for all transactions.
• Safe operation of all Powered Industrial Truck warehouse and material handling equipment including the stand-up and sit-down lift trucks.
• Work and communicate in a team environment and/or independently as needed to achieve successful Company, plant and department goals.
• Cross train with other warehouse associates as needed for back-up job responsibilities.
• Follow all Company safety policies, rules and procedures at all times; maintain a strong safety mindset.
• Perform periodic warehouse walk throughs and consolidations as required.
• Review and follow all SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and Work Instructions in compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with training new full time and/or temporary employees as needed in compliance with all safety, quality and warehouse policies, rules and procedures.
• Locate incoming material and rotate stock.
• Accurately pick material for production orders, Kanban tickets, move tickets, etc.
• Load material and distribute to appropriate locations; receive appropriate signatures if applicable.
• Repackage material for safe handling as needed.
• Print and apply labels to material for production orders, Kanbans, shop floor orders, etc.
• Perform cycle counts as necessary.
• Log shop floor orders; write up any back orders; fill any backorder tickets with required material.
• Initiate the change process on a shop floor order if necessary.
• Perform required inventory transactions for the transfer, removal or addition of material.
• Prepare material for shipment to vendors.
• Communicate any inventory discrepancies to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• File and/or deliver paperwork and/or Kanban cards to appropriate locations and receive appropriate signatures as needed.
• Perform periodic stock rotation of material.
• Enter transfer orders from replenishment request sheets.
• Help maintain shuttle shelf configurations.
• Unload incoming freight carrier trucks, sign for packaging (noting any damage) and sort packages to distribute to appropriate locations.
• Review and verify accuracy of packing slip(s) from the vendor and accurately mark them with pertinent information.
• Perform inventory transactions and enter receipts in AX (computerized warehouse management system) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify accuracy of shipping documentation.
• Maintain, distribute and file paperwork as applicable.
• Allocate and post shipments.
• Operate small package shipping system equipment.
• Prepare Bill of Lading for shipments (when applicable).
• Interact professionally with all carriers including UPS, Federal Express, U.S. Postal Service, etc.
• Run daily closeout reports for carriers and compile month end shipping reports for Production Supervisor.
• Receive certification in shipping of hazardous material.
• Complete hazardous shipping paperwork accurately as required.
• Timely processing of RMAs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must currently have, or have the ability to obtain, PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification.
• Material Handler I - entry level position, previous material handling experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet a plus.
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills to include customer-focused orientation with both internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of ERP / MRO or other data entry systems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic and arithmetic computations.
• Ability to read and understand SOP's, Work Instructions and other technical documents.