Material Handler 1

Perform effective, safe and efficient warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

Transact all business in accordance to Animal Health International Inc.’s business code of ethics and conduct

Align with the Company’s Mission, Guiding Principles, Values, Goals and Objectives

Perform all warehouse duties including picking, packing, receiving, counting and tracking inventory

Use any / all of the warehouse equipment / machinery

Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs

Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse

Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes / procedures and all applicable laws and regulations

Other Duties / Responsibilities :

Perform all work in accordance with the Company Safety Guidelines and procedures with safety and regulatory licensure compliance

As assigned

Qualifications

Able to safely and efficiently operate all warehouse equipment / machinery

Able to meet deadlines, cutoffs and budgetary requirements

Sound organization and administrative skills

Solid communication skills

Able to work effectively with others

Basic computer skills with MS Office

Education or Formal Training :

High school diploma or GED

Experience :

Minimum of 1 year warehouse experience preferred

Background in warehousing and distribution preferred

Working Environment / Physical Activities :

Moving 75% of the time

Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow / confined spaces

Exposure to dust

Physical Demands :

Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds : continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Sitting or standing : continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Use of hands : Continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Stoop, bend, or crawl : Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Ascend / descend on a ladder. Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Working Environment / Physical Activities :

Moving 75% of the time

Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow / confined spaces

Exposure to dust

Physical Demands :

Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds : continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Sitting or standing : continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Use of hands : Continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Stoop, bend, or crawl : Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Ascend / descend on a ladder. Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity