Distribution Center Operator

With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and to promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Center Operator

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Job Description

The Distribution Center Operator is responsible for a variety of activities including receiving, shipping and distributing products and processing returned goods in compliance with company and regulatory procedures. You will report to the Distribution Supervisor in the Supply Chain team and work in a team-oriented environment

Key Responsibilities

• Read customer shipping order or requisition to move, gather or distribute items.
• Perform shipping activities (such as pick, package, transfer, replenish, palletize, weigh and prepare orders) according to company guidelines and procedures.
• Use computer, scales or other equipment to enter records of weight or count of items for distribution and mark materials with identifying information and record data on items received, shipped or sent to satisfy FIFO (first in, first out) procedures.
• Operate and perform basic preventive maintenance on forklift or other materials handling equipment and use it to transport stored items as needed (after successful completion of Galderma forklift training program).

While performing duties of this job, the employee may frequently/or occasionally be required to:

• Climb stairs, ride elevators and/or lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Manipulate keyboard or otherwise access computer, telephone and hand-held devices.
• Be exposed to outside weather conditions while going in and out of office buildings.
• Be exposed to moderate noise level usually in warehouse settings.
• Be exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts, and/or high places; or moving between air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned environments.

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform these functions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Related experience within a corporate distribution center or similar environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of competency relating to procedures and systems.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively with a minimum of supervision.

Preferred:

• Some experience on basic distribution center and warehousing equipment such as hand pallet jacks, powered riding pallet jacks, and dock stocker style forklifts is preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel) and time management software experience.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

Employer’s Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties.  You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.