Logistics Assistant II

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

This role is based out of our Houston, TX facility which offers many benefits including an onsite fitness center.  For on-site positions, we are conveniently located in SW Houston, near intersection of South Sam Houston Parkway West and the Fort Bend Parkway.

Outgoing Material Preparation and Packaging:

• Verify material matches shipping documents prior to packaging (verifying material part numbers, serial numbers, etc. match documents provided with material.)
• Verify proper shipping documents are present with material being shipped.
• Create customs documentation for international shipments using PC based applications.
• Research shipping information using SAP and other computer applications as required.
• Complete packaging of material according to established packaging methods.
• Verify all required labeling is present on packages.
• Complete all shipping & receiving duties in a timely and accurate manor. Adhere to daily schedules, key performance indicators, departmental and company goals. Follow specific procedures and processes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing, ordering, and maintaining a readily available supply of all the required packing materials for the department.
• Must be able to enter, look-up, and verify data utilizing SAP, FedEx, UPS computer applications.Participate in company sponsored training, continuous improvement, departmental training activity, and attend educational seminars as required.
• Assist with the decontamination of incoming customer material.
• Assist other team members with other material shipping and receiving duties as required.
• Responsible for the orderly appearance of the Shipping & Receiving areas and related material storage areas.
• Participate in company sponsored training, continuous improvement, departmental training activity, and attend educational seminars as required.
• Assist with the decontamination of incoming customer material.

Education:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in education, training, and experience.

Related Experience:

• 2 + years of experience in receiving / shipping / warehouse functions.

Special Competencies or Certifications:

• SAP / FedEx / UPS shipping applications experience preferred
• Hazmat training / handling / shipping experience preferred
• Must be able to closely follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Must have good communication skills and be able to effectively articulate and communicate information to co-workers and support personnel.
• Ability to work independently
• Must be customer focused

Work Environment / Conditions:

• Ability to work safely around open mechanical and electrical devices.
• Ability to safely use chemicals (e.g., cleaners, solvents, disinfectants, adhesives, epoxies, lubricants, gases).
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach within arm’s length.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Employees at our Houston, Texas facility are responsible designing comprehensive customer solutions leveraging our Safety portfolio which includes essential lifesaving products including portable gas detection, Draeger Tubes and SCBAs.

EEO is the Law

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov)

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.

Benefits
Dräger is responsible for life. The lives of our employees are especially important to us, therefore, Dräger believes in fostering a culture that places the focus on employee health & wellbeing, both in the office and at home. We offer a generous benefits package that includes, comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off starting at 4+ weeks per year, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance and more. Dräger also offers localized perks such as free parking and onsite gym with fitness instructors and classes, full-service cafeteria, and game room at select locations.