Materials Processor & Handler 3rd Shift
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Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN, US
Summary
Coordinate the movement of inbound and outbound materials and products while maintaining accurate inventory through scanning and cycle counting. Responsible for loading/unloading trucks and supplying manufacturing work cells using forklifts and pallet jacks.
Job Description
Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!
What You Can Expect
Coordinate the movement of both inbound and outbound trucks containing raw materials, work-in-process and all types of products and/or goods. Process paperwork as required to complete these functions. Use of wands to complete transactions. Coordinate the movement of product and/or goods throughout the operations to include processing of shop work orders, pulling product, shipping product, inventory cycle counts and movement through various work streams following Good Manufacturing Practices.
How You'll Create Impact
- Responsible for receiving, scanning, moving, counting and preparing orders for internal & outside processing from the manufacturing departments and external vendors/suppliers.
- Loading and unloading trucks, racks and product movement to supply materials to manufacturing work cells or external partners.
- Prepares the necessary paperwork for his/her own work and coordinates the paperwork for outside processing and shipping as required. Paperwork must always be completed and follow Good Documentation Practices.
- Responsible for the replenishment of material racks and stocking of materials/product in assigned area(s).
- Responsible for storage of material, cycle counting and inventory accuracy for assigned area(s).
- Coordinates the movement of orders and prepare paperwork as necessary. This may be internal shop work order documentation or required paperwork for external shipments, filing and archiving.
- Responsible for movement of materials/products using forklift, pallet jack or electric pallet jack as necessary while following QMS, 5S and safety standards.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Must be able to handle weights up to 75 lbs. in accordance with safe lifting techniques. Safe lifting techniques include requesting assistance from another employee, use of a hand truck, use of a pallet jack, or use of a forklift driven by a trained operator.
- Knowledge of Personal Computer operations and electronic manufacturing systems to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Knowledge of receiving and shipping control methods and procedures is necessary.
- Must be able to perform simple math calculation and follow Good Documentation Practices.
- Read and understand internal and supplier documentation such as shop work orders, packing slips, shipping labels, BOL, purchase orders, certifications, labels and understand where the product needs to go.
Your Background
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana