Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Associate is someone who performs a variety of warehouse duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. Duties include shipping and receiving product. This is a non-supervisory position.

Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday (occasional overtime)

Responsibilities:

Shipping & Receiving:

• Pick finished goods according to sales orders
• Label and scan each shipment and check all items for accuracy
• Prepare sturdy, balanced pallet loads for damage free shipping
• Notify supervisor or sales department when major discrepancies occur, over-shipments or substitutions have been made
• On received goods, scans and counts all items unloaded from trucks, or trailers
• Check suppliers' count and reports discrepancies to carrier and to department which placed the order
• Unload inbound containers with finished goods or parts

Safety:

• Follow all safety policies

Maintain Work Practices:

• Maintain work environment to 5S standards
• Punctual: begins work on time and returns from lunch and breaks on time
• All paperwork and database entries filled out completely and accurately
• Promote a positive team atmosphere with co-workers

Marginal Job Functions:

• Other projects as needed

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school degree or GED required

Experience:

• Shipping and receiving experience preferred

Other Requirements:

• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to lift 35 lbs regularly, 50 lbs occasionally and 70+ lbs as a team lift or with material handling equipment

Skills:

• Gain knowledge of inventory system, product acceptance criteria and product quality checklists
• Learn and incorporate the 5S program
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of initiative and a sense of urgency, demonstrated by accomplishing tasks; improving current work processes; and assisting others when necessary
• Unwavering attention to detail and commitment to world-class quality
• Ability to embrace deadlines
• Able to project a positive and professional demeanor to all internal and external contacts

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to lift 35 lbs regularly, 50 lbs occasionally and 70+ lbs as a team lift or with material handling equipment, climb a ladder, grasp small objects, and have visual acuity for operating the mechanical tools of the trade. Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend and reach.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities.

Some of our outstanding benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs

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