Distribution Associate at Leica Biosystems in Richmond, Illinois

Job Description:

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.

The Distribution Associate for Leica Biosystems is responsible working in Shipping handling high volumes of product with a direct impact to inventory accuracy and Productivity

This position is part of the Distribution Team located in Richmond, IL and will be Distribution Associate working Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Distribution Team and report to the Distribution Supervisor responsible for Shipping. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality and productivity are key to improving lives for Cancer Diagnostics role and want to work to build a world-class organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

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  Pick, Pack, 5S duties

  
  


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  Use of RF scanner for picking product

  
  


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  Operate electrical pallet jacks and forklift

  
  


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  Handle high volume of product in a fast-paced environment

  
  


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  Operates under the FEFO (First Expires, First Out) and FIFO (First in, First Out)

  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

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  Minimal requirement is a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  
  


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  Operating electrical pallet jacks and other various pieces of equipment (i.e. forklift, cherry picker forklift, MHE) as well as RF scanners.

  
  


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  Experience, or knowledge with, FEFO (First Expires, First Out) and FIFO (First in, First Out.

  
  

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

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  Working experience with Shipping modules, US/Canada ship processing or picking in Warehouse.

  
  


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  SAP

  
  

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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