Lead Material Handler, De-Containerization

Pittston, PA

Leader Material Handler, De-Containerization at Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What's in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1
• 401k Package Effective on Day 1
• Paid Time Off Program
• Profit Sharing
• Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs
• College Tuition Savings Program
• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates
• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work
• Opportunities to Build a Better Benco through Diversity and Inclusion Resource Groups
• Family owned for 90+ years

Position Summary:

Assists the Warehouse Supervisor with daily scheduling, task coordination, and workflow management for De-Containerization operations. Supports the direction and performance of material handlers, including task assignments, safety and security compliance, and escalation of performance concerns to management. Monitors daily operations while working alongside team members, prepares and reviews operational reports, and supports the training and onboarding of new associates by providing instruction and maintaining training documentation.

Your Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

One Shift, No Weekends!

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Great attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and/or projects
• Ability to promote safe behaviors in the warehouse
• Solid reading skills to read/match orders on shipping tickets
• Basic math and reasoning skills
• Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Operates material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
• Assists supervisors with daily warehouse functions
• Acts as a mentor to new associates
• Maintains inventory records by completing logs
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Prepares and ships materials and/or finished goods
• Works closely with leadership to expedite high priority orders and ensure accuracy
• Receives, processes, and stocks inbound products in their appropriate location
• Actively participates in quality improvement processes
• Follows all safety regulations and procedures
• Contributes to material handling and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results
• Utilizes a computer to facilitate job duties and communications
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Provides input to the manager regarding associate performance and safety concerns for corrective action
• Participate in periodic housekeeping activities and actively contribute to improving operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring safety
• Complies with all policies and standards to support the efficient operations of the department and company
• Performs other duties as assigned

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• 1-3 years previous shipping/traffic and material handling experience is required
• Education:
  
  
  
  • HS Diploma/GED is required
  
  
  
  
• Physical:
  
  
  
  • Able to move/lift 50 lbs. unassisted
  • Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment and varying temperatures within shipping containers
  • Position spends 100% amount of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing
  • Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  
  

Who We Are: It's our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930-a family that now includes our more than 40,000 customers and over 1,500 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking "What does the customer want?"

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. At Benco Dental we celebrate our associates' differences to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion every day. Click here to learn more about how we promote Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion at Benco.