• Lead Material Handler (IN)

    Benco Dental (Fort Wayne, IN)


    Lead Material Handler (IN)

     

    Business Unit: Distribution

     

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    Fort Wayne, Indiana

     

    Lead Material Handler 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, Paid Time Off Program, and 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

    Position Summary:

    As a Lead Material Handler you'll be responsible for assisting the warehouse supervisor in daily scheduling and follow-up on routine tasks; directing any work-related performance, security, and safety issues directly to the Distribution Manager for review, or disciplinary measures; moving material handlers to various tasks as needed; monitoring workflow; preparing and reviewing reports prior to management approval; training or assigning a trainee to new associates; preparing training documentation.

    Shift:

    Monday - Friday

     

    9:30am-6pm

     

    Overtime as needed

     

    Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

     

    + Ability to communicate effectively

    + Excellent organizational skills

    + Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel)

     

    Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

     

    + Maintains associate training records/files and confidentiality of such.

    + Assists with implementation/maintenance of associate incentive programs.

    + Acts as back up coordinator in the absence of a warehouse supervisor. Schedules work details, and assign labor as needed.

    + Assists supervisors with daily warehouse functions.

    + Responsible for troubleshooting and facilitating orders and receipts through distribution center.

    + Interact with Inventory Control Department on inventory procedures and problems.

    + Research orders that checkers cannot confirm.

    + Work with Warehouse Management on proper Associate Prelude Training and documentation of this training.

    + Interacts with all warehouses and Benco departments as needed to resolve issues and maintain consistent operations.

    + Acts as the -go to- person for questions.

    + Responsible for the creation of, and maintenance of reports, used by Warehouse management team.

    + Maintains confidentiality of all associate issues and files.

    + Moves associates as needed to accommodate the workflow and ensure maximum order fulfillment.

    + Reports any associate issues (production, behavior, tardiness, etc.) directly to warehouse supervisors.

    + Assists with the implementation and follow-up of any BCI process improvements.

    + Acts as a mentor to new associate.

    + Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic, acting as an example for other associates.

    + Assists warehouse management in achieving all warehouse goals, by proactively offering ideas and suggestions for improvements.

    + Runs errands as needed, to purchase warehouse supplies, associates incentives, etc.

    + Manages the checking area late in the day (fields questions, retrieves cage items), to ensure that all orders are shipped same day.

     

    Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

     

    + Education:

    + HS Diploma/GED

    + Physical:

    + Able to move/lift 50 lbs. unassisted

    + Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment

    + 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 30,000 customers and over 1,400 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!

     

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