Warehouse Assistant

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About Us
LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.

Position Summary
Under general supervision, performs and accounts for the handling of materials required for multiple product lines/departments, within a manufacturing or warehousing operation. This position is a contract-hire position with the contract length being 3-6 months with the possibility of full-time employment upon completion.

Shift & Location:

• Mon-Fri 10am-4:00pm
• 280 Hillmount Rd, Markham ON L6C 3A1

General Responsibilities

• Performs receiving, warehousing, and/or shipping functions. Duties include but are not limited to; loading and unloading trucks, sorting, sizing for materials, stacking and loading pallets, product identification, damage inspection, internal document creation, and/or data entry of related documents.
• Performs other functions including but not limited to; stocking, issuing, internal delivery of materials and directing materials to appropriate internal locations, including appropriate storage locations, production lines or other plant locations, packing, weighing, computer input/data entry using multiple systems, accurate record keeping and review of accompanying documents for verification and correctness. May include either international or domestic receipts or shipments.
• Performs handling of hazardous and or biohazards materials/waste and used medical equipment as may be required following established safety requirements.
• Performs cycle counting for inventory control purposes. Helps resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Operates material handling equipment and possesses and maintains required licenses for their operation.
• Participates in establishing methods and procedures to assure inventory accuracy and effective material flow and offers improvement suggestions and assists in implementing changes.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment.
• Performs required product labeling and tagging.
• Actively participates as a member in a team-oriented environment and assists in resolution of problems.
• Accept ownership for actions and decisions.
• Gathers data and prepares information in computerized worksheets or in word processing applications.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties and maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Responsible for maintaining an understanding and performing to regulatory compliance as required.
• Complies with safety rules, corporate policies and department procedures.
• All duties listed above will be performed in an accurate, efficient, and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.

Skills And Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in material handling function is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• 1 year experience stand up forklift and picker lift

• Packing, weighing, computer input/data entry using multiple systems, performs required product labeling and tagging.

• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Requires good communications skills and demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor and/or team member.
• Requires demonstrated ability to relate well to all people in the organization and to build constructive and effective relationships

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to carry out the physical requirements of the job including physical transport, lifting, and operation of material handling equipment:

• Must be able to stand, 45%, walk 45%; sit 10%

• Ability to pass required eye exam for a forklift license
• Lifts heavy items and operate a cherry picker forklift.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds, using lifting aids, techniques, or appropriate assistance.

Pay Transparency And Benefits

• A reasonable estimate of the hourly rate for this position is $20-25 CAN/hr. + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.
• Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Personal and Vacation Time
• Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Education Assistance
• Bonus Referral Program
• Service Awards
• Employee Recognition Program
• Flexible Work Schedules

Valuing Different Backgrounds
LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.
Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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