Shipping & Receiving Operator (Multiple Positions)

Ethicon, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Shipping & Receiving Operator. This position will be based at the San Lorenzo facility for approximately 4 months following the start date. Subsequently, the position will be based at the Manatí facility. Ethicon is expanding its manufacturing operations to Manatí, Puerto Rico. Resources hired will work in San Lorenzo temporarily until the Manatí Manufacturing Facility is operational.

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Following the goals, objectives , and vision of Ethicon MedTech, primary responsibility is performing one or more of the following hands-on operations: responsible for the proper maintenance of the Manufacturing Line Rhythm through the replenishment of Kanban and the delivery of Material Kits to production operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Per prescribed procedures, performs duties related to warehousing, material transfer, production handling, packing, freight handling, and shipping distribution centers and/or sterilization plants.
• Support Shipping Logistics such as:
• Prepare all documents for outgoing shipments.
• Interface with outside transportation companies and other Ethicon traffic departments.
• Organize Warehouse spaces/stocks and maintain inventories; Track inventory in appropriate system; Restock materials as and when required.
• Collect tracking numbers and provide to planning personnel as required.
• Loads and unloads trailers/trucks; Performs efficient unloading, transporting, storage and delivery of materials and accurate recording of system transactions.
• Support Receiving Logistics such as:
• Receive direct issue material (raw material) using the applicable ERP system.
• Store raw materials in the Warehouse using stocking location systems, FIFO and GMP rules.
• Assemble batches and record transaction in the system.
• Release batches to manufacturing area using a Kanban system and record transaction in applicable system.
• Keep record of all batches release to the manufacturing department using temporary documents.
• Document and segregate reject material.
• Dispose of the reject material movement in the computer system.
• Inspect raw materials received in terms of Raw Material Code, quantity, and QA acceptance ticket.
• Receive and/or dispatch all types of merchandise: MRO, raw material ad office supplies using computer software such as Pact, CICS and Focus.
• Responsible for maintaining Warehouse, Docks and surrounding areas in compliance with housekeeping 6S standards and GMP requirements. Use cleaning equipment as required.
• Stages and stores finished goods pallets; Pull, package and ship orders in a time-efficient and accurate manner.
• High School Diploma is required. Associate degree is preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working within Warehouse or Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow complex written procedures carefully and accurately is required.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, operate and understand complex equipment or processes per procedures is required.
• Strong computer skills - SAP System knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to operate efficiently and effectively within multiple software applications is required.
• Statistical and analytical problem-solving skills is preferred.
• Able to speak, write and understand procedures and instructions in Spanish and English is required.
• Lift an approximate weight of 10-40 lbs from the ground is required.
• Availability to work overtime, various work schedules, which may include 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts and/or 12-hour daily shifts, including weekends and holidays is required.
• This role is classified as Safety Sensitive due to the risk exposure associated with mechanical intervention work. To the extent permitted by applicable law, periodic, unannounced urine drug testing may be required up to three times a year as a condition for employees in positions identified as "safety sensitive" to continue working.
• Position will initially be based in San Lorenzo until the Manatí Facility is operational and, as a result, the incumbent is transferred. During the period that the incumbent reports to the San Lorenzo facility, this facility will be considered the employee's work center. Once transferred to the Manatí facility, the incumbent's work center will be changed to the Manatí site.
• Availability to travel up to 10% is required.

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