Associate Material Handler - 1st Shift

Purpose: This position is an entry-level warehouse position. The Associate Material Handler performs material handling activities including receiving, storing, issuing, packaging and shipping materials (raw materials and finished goods). Duties and Responsibilities May Include: Receiving and dispersing parts for/from production and other departments. Processing incoming purchase receipts and maintaining errorless inventory to support purchasing, planning, and production. Organizing materials to maximize efficiencies while following general warehouse policies and procedures. Transporting materials between buildings. Assisting with monthly statistical inventory. Replenishing prime inventory locations. Operating forklift and man-up order picking equipment along with various other lifting equipment. Must be comfortable with heights. Assisting with mail room functions including processing incoming/outgoing mail and completing internal mail deliveries across the buildings/company. Sustaining and maintaining 6S standards and all continuous improvement activities. Training other employees when needed. Performing other related tasks including but not limited to housekeeping tasks required to keep the work area safe, clean and organized. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. General Expectations: Must be willing and able to continually rotate through a variety of warehousing processes, performing all types of tasks within a team environment. Must follow all safety policies. Must be able to work all scheduled overtime. Demonstrated ability to function with a positive attitude, in a high-performance work team environment with minimal errors. Requirements: Work Experience Requirements: Previous warehouse experience preferred but not required. Knowledge Requirements: Mathematical ability to calculate shipping charges/weights, piece count, unit of measure, etc. Must safely handle and/or prepare for disposal all hazardous chemicals and waste using safe handling procedures. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 35-pounds unassisted. Ability to stand for up to eight hours per day. This position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.