Merits Health Products is driven to improve lives by making high-quality power mobility chairs and scooters, manual chairs, motorized beds, patient aids, and stairlifts. Our first-rate designs are the culmination of years of experience and research, as well as a thorough understanding of the special needs of our customers. Merits is synonymous with innovative engineering, constant product development, adaptability, and caring customer support.

We are currently seeking a Production Technician for our Pilot Stairlift Division. This is a full-time regular position based out of our Fort Myers, FL, HQ. The position is responsible for assisting the Pilot operations team with day-to-day duties and assignments including, but not limited to, loading/unloading truck containers, verifying shipment counts, stocking/shelving of product, and ensuring the warehouse is organized, safe, and clean. This is an entry-level, hourly position with a starting pay rate of $16.00. We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental plan options, 401K company match, generous PTO, paid Holidays, and regular Employee Recognition Luncheons.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist with warehouse operations and assignments.
• Pick and stage orders to be shipped.
• Identify and inform shipping clerks of any discrepancies, errors, and back orders.
• Maintain tools to complete necessary tasks.
• Safely load and unload truck containers.
• Assist with verifying shipment counts and serial numbers as needed.
• Perform relocation, replenishment and consolidation of product as directed.
• Maintain proper paperwork including, but not limited to, customer orders and pull sheets.
• Maintain company safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Safe operation of forklift and other equipment.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the warehouse and lots.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must abide by Company safety policies and participate in Safety Training as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, bills of lading, safety rules/guidelines, etc.
• Must have recent standard forklift experience and must successfully complete Merits s Forklift Driver Training & Safety Course / Certification within the first 30 days of hire date or position acceptance.
• Strong customer service skills are needed.
• Manual dexterity, good physical condition and strength, and good balance is needed for safety.
• Must have the ability to safely lift, move, push and/or pull up to seventy-five (75) pounds. repeatedly, regularly (daily) while maintaining quotas and deadlines.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills are needed.
• Have a willingness to work overtime as per business needs.
• Must be dependable and responsible with an excellent attendance record.
• Must speak, read, and write English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please feel free to visit our website to learn more about our products, our mission, and our team https://www.meritsusa.com

Please note this job advertisement is not meant to be all inclusive of essential duties and responsibilities. Requirements, qualifications, competencies, tasks, essential responsibilities & duties, physical demands, and work environments which may or may not be reflected in this advertisement, are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which mean that all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected under application federal, state, and/or local law(s).

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a Form I-9, and successful completion of our pre-employment background/criminal checks, and successful completion of a drug screening.