Agenda - 05-04-2021;12-5 - Information Item - Memorandum - Progress Report on Medline Industries, Inc

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2 Potential sources of employment assistance and workforce development options that Commissioners Price and Bedford, Dr. Buxton and the Manager discussed to assist Medline in filling the "Warehouse Operator"positions include the following local resources: • Durham Technical Community College's State of N.C.-funded"customized industrial training program" at the Hillsborough campus • Orange County Department of Social Services' annual Job Fair • State of North Carolina's "NCWorks" employment center • O.E. Enterprise, Inc. Warehouse Operator position—requirement for key employment positions to be filled Medline offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential, a competitive compensation package, and a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k) with company match. The Warehouse Operator hiring position is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of accurate shipping,processing and receiving,which includes, but is not limited to unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating,picking, relocating, and stacking product. Core job responsibilities of Medline's initial hiring or warehouse operators are as follows: • Receives inbound materials and marks materials with identifying information; record amount of material received; sort materials and stock on racks, shelves or bins in accordance with predetermined sequence such as size, color, type, or product code. Arrange materials for order assembly. • Reads production schedule, order forms (customer, work, and/or shipping), or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. Convey materials within warehouse to appropriate department(shipping, production and/or storage), in accordance with schedule and operating procedures. • Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line. • Assembles customer orders from stock and places on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. • Operates hand truck, cart, doilies, forklift, order-picker, and 2-way radio to transport stored items from warehouse to plant, or to pick up items for shipment. • Housekeeping duties including all forms of warehouse cleanup. Preferred level of education and relevant work experience: • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) • 1 year of related experience and/or training, basic keypunch skills. • Ability to speak, read, and write English with proficiency. • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.