Job Description

Job Location: Pocket Nurse - Greater Pittsburgh Region, PAAs a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed.
The Distribution Center (DC) Specialist II is a cross-trained warehouse professional who supports all aspects of DC operations. This role is primarily responsible for safely operating powered industrial equipment to move inventory while supporting order fulfillment, receiving, inventory accuracy, and overall warehouse operations.  Team members are expected to contribute where needed based on customer demand and business priorities.
Success in this role requires attention to detail, accountability, consistency, and the ability to follow standardized processes while working independently and collaboratively. Employees are expected to maintain high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities and other duties as assigned:
- Order Fulfillment:
- - Accurately picks customer orders using RF scanning technology.
- - Verifies product accuracy and quantities, prepares, and packs orders for shipment.
- - Safely operates powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, stock pickers, electric pallet jacks (EPJs), and Bendi forklifts, in accordance with company policies and training requirements.
- - Puts away received merchandise using established warehouse locations.
- - Replenishes primary pick locations to maintain product availability.
- Inventory Movement & Accuracy:
- - Moves inventory throughout the DC to support organization and operational needs.
- - Performs assigned cycle counts, maintains accurate inventory placement, and reports discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Receiving Support:
- - Assists with unloading inbound shipments and operating industrial equipment to transport inventory to designated areas.
- - Inspects incoming products for visible damage and accuracy while verifying received merchandise against shipping documentation.
- - Maintains professional working relationships with carriers and delivery drivers.
- - Supports the safe movement and storage of inbound inventory.
- General Responsibilities:
- - Maintains dependable onsite attendance and punctuality.
- - Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment while complying with OSHA regulations and company safety policies including wearing required PPE.
- - Participates in assigned warehouse tasks, including cardboard bailer operation, industrial equipment battery watering, and other projects as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of relevant Distribution Center experience or a combination of 4 years of post-secondary education and/or relevant Distribution Center experience.
Skills and

Experience:
- Industrial Equipment certification will be required with a valid Driver’s License. Equipment includes but is not limited to a forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric jack. Immediate notification of suspension or revocation of Driver’s License is mandatory.
- Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM and overtime as required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and collaboration skills.
- Strong mathematical skills including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and Shipping Software preferred.
Benefits and

Compensation:
- Competitive wages and quarterly bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-wide cookouts, lunches, and work-day events.
- On-site fitness center, free parking and dog-friendly offices.
- Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
- The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field.
Physical and Cognitive Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulders; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. No employee is authorized to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance.
This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply and communicate routine, factual information and problems and collaborate and explore alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts and ideas; apply common sense, analyze and make routine decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal communications and understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions; use basic mathematical skills including counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, and perform calculations using fractions, percent and ratios; and operate a variety of warehouse equipment.
Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Information is available here:   http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check)