Responsibilities

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Receives packs, unpacks, moves/lifts, locates, identifies issues and ships variety of materials and packages.
• Locates items in proper stocking location in warehouse.
• Generates Customer order pick lists and packing lists.
• Picks and packs materials for Customer orders.
• Verifies that the appropriate materials are handled and takes corrective action when materials are improperly stored. transferred or identified.
• Checks, verifies and corrects errors in the stocking process.  Includes physical movement of items as well as processing updates to inventory system.
• Inputs and retrieves data via SAP and ancillary systems Handles and stores hazardous materials in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Picks, counts/weighs, packs, records, audits and processes inventory transactions.
• May be leader of a process / train lower level material handlers Maintains a safe, orderly work area.
• May be required to communicate an awareness of general safety practices.
• Meets established standards of accuracy and quality
• May operate forklifts and/or powered pallet trucks
• Inventory control and reconciliation

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of materials systems
• 1+ years previous experience in material handling, warehouse or distribution activity
• Experience with preparing and or interpreting material reports and a basic understanding of materials systems
• Good working knowledge in SAP system would be an advantage

Other Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good oral and written communication
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Ability to
  • Use / learn to use power equipment for movement of materials,
  • Use /learn to use warehouse operating system and shipment processing systems
  • Process / learn to process hazardous material shipments in accordance with standards.

Physical Requirements & Expectations:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time. 
• Be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck and have good hand and finger dexterity.
• Physically able to operate stackers and pallet jack

Benefits to working for PerkinElmer:

Backed by an 80-year history rich in innovation, PerkinElmer is a long-time leader and pioneer in the scientific community. We hire talented, committed and driven people and strive to create a work environment that brings out the entrepreneur in all of us. Benefit packages include: Medical, Dental and Vision; Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health and Wellness Programs and Incentives; Employer Matching 401(k); Tuition Reimbursement; Professional Development; Maternity and Paternity Leave; Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off; Life and Disability Insurance; and Work/Life Balance.