Production & Distribution Associate

Who we are: HuFriedyGroup is the dental industry leader in infection prevention solutions, premium instrumentation, and service and support programs that help dental professionals be the best in practice. As the dental division of Cantel, HuFriedyGroup encompasses a vast array of brands and products, integrated together to deliver full service and support – a complete circle of protection – to dental practices around the globe. We are dedicated to employee engagement and development, diversity and inclusion, wellness, and social responsibility. Our core values and well-defined culture are evident in daily life at HuFriedyGroup and continue to shape the success of our business.About the role: Based at our Stratford, CT you will perform a variety of production and distribution responsibilities based on business needs, including general production and distribution responsibilities.What you will do: Principal Accountabilities

• Production - perform a variety of tasks within the production area.
• Gathers materials needed for production i.e. material handling*
• Re-labels and packages products*
• Assembles components per BOM and instructions to create a product*
• Completes required production documentation and sign offs*
• Organizes products for storage (skids, shrink wrap, etc.)
• General maintenance & clean-up for buildings
• Review products when packaging for non-conformance*

Distribution - perform a variety of tasks within the distribution operations including but not limited to: packaging of finished goods, quality control, and picking and packing.

• Pick and pack products for shipping to customers*
• In-process quality control*
• Load and unload trucks for incoming and outgoing*
• Operate SAP computer system, including ShipERP modules*
• Freight outgoing orders and documentation
• General warehouse(s) maintenance and cleanup*
• Cycle counting and annual Inventory counting
• Works to ISO standards*
• Completes other duties as assigned

What we are looking for: This position requires an individual with:

• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent experience
• Understanding of basic math
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills (oral, writing and reading)
• 3-5 years prior experience in a production, distribution or packaging center
• DGI (HazMat) training
• Forklift Operator certification, experience or ability to be trained to safely operate

• Duties and responsibilities considered to be essential functions of the position.

**EEO/Affirmative Action Employer