Distribution Technician I - 1st Shift

Solvita comes from "sol" meaning sun and "vita" meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants.

Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest.

Titles: Distribution Technician I Department #: 160

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Distribution Supervisor

(Exempt or Non-Exempt)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Distribution Technicians play a pivotal role towards the success of our mission; to save and enhance

lives. Every year, hundreds of thousands of our grafts are distributed world-wide from our Kettering

facility, and the primary purpose of a Distribution Technician is to fulfill those orders both accurately and

efficiently. Grafts are shipped both frozen and ambiently via ground and air. Collectively the team will

also assist Customer Service in their mission to distribute The Gift to its recipients.

This is a 10-hour, four day week position, Monday - Thursday 0800-1830.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Distribution Technician I

• Responsible for inspecting, packing, and shipping of tissue for distribution.
• Responsible for stocking newly released inventory.
• Assist in regular inventory verification.
• Responsible for maintaining shipping data base of customers.
• Assist in the bulk mailing of marketing packets.
• Ensure the Distribution area is kept orderly and that Distribution functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for reviewing all related paperwork generated by Distribution to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, work instructions and applicable regulations.
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule required for the emergency ordering process and alarm systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Distribution Technician I

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) preferred
• Must be able to follow directions and serve as a team member.
• Must be able to report numbers accurately and monitor error control.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Distribution Technician I

• Heavy lifting required.
• Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree
• At least six (6) months experience in a leadership or management role.
• Previous training experience
• *For those interested in being assigned to drive company vehicle, in circumstances where courier is unavailable to drop off shipments to FedEx/UPS locations, a valid drivers license and ability to be covered on company insurance policy would be required.

Required Physical Demands

Physical Demand

Continuous

Performs over 65% of time

Frequent

Performs 34%-65% of time

Occasional

Performs up to 33% of time

N/A

Physical Demand

Continuous

Performs over 65% of time

Frequent

Performs 34%-65% of time

Occasional

Performs up to 33% of time

N/A

Stand

X

Climb:

Sit

X

Ladders

X

Walk

X

Stairs

X

Pull

X

Poles

X

Push

X

Visual Activity:

Crawl

X

Computer

X

Bend

X

Peripheral

X

Twist

X

Distance (clear vision >20')

X

Balance

X

Close (clear vision <20')

X

Grasp

X

Color Vision Required

X

Squat

X

Depth Perception

X

Kneel

X

Noise:

Mental Acuity

X

Very Quiet

X

Lift/Carry:

Quiet

X

Up to 10lbs

X

Moderate

X

Up to 25 lbs

X

Loud

X

Up to 50 lbs

X

Very Loud

X

Up to 75 lbs

X (Team lift)

Communication:

At or above 100 lbs

X

Verbal through speech

X

Reach:

Written by hand and electronic

X

Forward

X

Sensory Discrimination:

Lateral

X

Sharp/Dull

X

Other Required Physical Demands: N/A

From one to many.

At Solvita, life transforms and reinvents. Solvita recovers, processes, and distributes human tissue grafts and is the nation's largest non-profit provider of skin grafts for burn patients. When you come to work at Solvita, families make more memories. A patient gets another chance. Our partners have better solutions, and people have better outcomes. What you do here has a direct impact on lives around the world.

We offer:

• A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back to the community.
• Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer