Production Associate, Libertyville, Illinois

Title: Production Associate I

Job Summary:

The Production Associate I will be responsible for functions related to accurate inventory sorting, data entry, and processing/packaging/checking the quality of authorized pharmaceutical returns to manufacturers or wholesalers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Perform sorting functions, product scanning, and identification for individual customer totes by manufacturers and wholesalers
• Scan/Enter pharmaceutical product information from packaging into a computer using a keyboard, 10-key pad, scanner, or touch screen.
• Ensure proper labeling and packing slips for all outgoing product
• Detect, verify, document, and correct errors
• Meet or exceed individual daily, weekly, and monthly goals for the position of Production Associate I, which contribute to overall department goals
• Identify and appropriately handle hazardous and control substances
• Practice safe disposal of products, sometimes based on manufacturers' request

• Maintain and organized, safe, and clean work area
• Other tasks as required

Beneficial Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Knowledge of typing and data entry methods
• Prior experience in a warehouse environment with inventory sorting
• Comfortable in Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer Web Browser
• Knowledge of steps and procedures to maximize return value
• Knowledge of labeler codes, NDC numbers, and manufacturer groupings

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office
• Superior attention to detail
• Frequently lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Stand for 8-hour shift or longer
• Required to work overtime/weekends/holidays when deemed necessary to support the needs of the business
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English
• Ability to read small print
• Regular and punctual attendance is required
• Work efficiently in a team setting with a positive, can-do attitude
• Manage stress effectively to keep up with a performance-driven environment
• Engage in safe behaviors and recognize unsafe acts
• Successfully complete a background check and drug screen

Work Environment:

This position is located indoors in a warehouse setting with moderate noise levels and temperatures may fluctuate. The employee will be handling pharmaceutical products at all times during the course of their shift, which may include hazardous and control substances. Personal protective equipment will be provided and must be worn at all times to prevent exposure to hazardous product. This role will utilize equipment such as a computer, bar code scanner, printer, and pill counters.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this role, the Pharmer is constantly required to stand in a stationary position for a minimum of 8 hours a day; talk and hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. This is accompanied by the need to walk as well. The Pharmer will also be required to stoop, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, or reach above the shoulders. The Pharmer must frequently push, pull or lift a maximum of 40 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus. Pertinent product information may be small, requiring the ability to adjust and focus vision from product to product, or product to computer and vice versa.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Pharmer to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type:

This is a regular, full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Overtime and weekend/holiday hours will be mandatory when deemed necessary to meet the needs of the business.

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