Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Associate Material Handler position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
How you'll make an impact:
•Support specified Warehouse and/or Distribution operation by performing related area material handling functions for shipping, receiving, and raw materials (including limited chemical handling) in accordance to Edwards' policies and procedures.
• Material requisition fulfillment, including locating, verifying, and labeling requested materials, and performing required system transaction and delivering materials to the area specified on the requisition, in keeping with established work instructions and SOPs
• Receive materials into the warehouse from production returns and/or QA released purchase orders, verify count of goods received and transfer to physical stock location accompanied by the appropriate JDE transaction.
• Perform weekly inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory count (if required) resolving any discrepancies identified during the process.
• Perform equipment inspection of all lift equipment prior to operation.
• Other incidental duties: General housekeeping of work area and LMS Training
What we look for (Preferred):
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage competing priorities
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend policies and procedures (English Speaking, preferred)
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately following good documentation practices (GDP)
• Ability to perform basic math calculations including adding, subtracting, and measuring
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds unassisted (based on need)
• Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed instructions
• Forklift certification preferred, and achieved within 6 months
• Work in a team environment
• Basic computer skills required
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.