***Computer literacy and forklift experience required.

The Warehouse Associate works in all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving and put away of customer product; picking, packing and shipping customer orders; inventory and replenishment; and general warehouse housekeeping duties.

Essential Functions:

Receiving Operations including: 

• Receive, unpack, verify and record incoming materials

• Put away materials into proper locations

Record all information, quantities and locations accurately

• Pick, QC and Pack-out of product and materials including: 

• Pick orders as directed on Pick Sheet, per customer specifications.

• Perform quality inspection of orders picked.

         - Pack and/or palletize picked orders.

Shipping Operations including: 

• Assemble, address, label, and ship materials according to client specifications

• Determine best way to ship client parcels

        - Coordinate with parcel carriers to arrange pickup of materials

Warehouse Operations including: 

• Perform assembly projects as directed by supervisor

• Move product, perform replenishment, accurately record locations

• Conduct periodic cycle counts, monitor and maintain accurate inventory records as directed by supervisor

• Notify the of inventory discrepancies

• Operate powered equipment to load, unload, transport and stack material (Operators must be trained and certified to operate equipment)

Ensure proper product, equipment and material handling including:

• Communicate with appropriate supervisor or Account Management if there are any issues or discrepancies.

• Ensure the proper use, storage and handling of products and materials in adherence to company procedures and practices.

• Understand and adhere strictly to worker’s safety practices, and the proper use of all equipment.

• Maintain the quality and integrity of products and materials.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

• Record all information properly.

• Maintain clean work areas; break down boxes as needed.

Demonstrating Core Competency values including:

• Participate in team activities and work cooperatively with coworkers.

• Follow all company protocols to ensure compliance with industry safety standards, safe material handling, and company policies. 

• Exercise proper caution to minimize danger when lifting, carrying, setting, hoisting, and handling materials.

• Attend in-house workshops, training seminars and meetings, when requested, to ensure current certification, job knowledge and safety practices.

• Work a flexible schedule, and be available for holidays and overtime as necessary

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups both within and external to the department to achieve desired results.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment adhering to policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma

• One-month training cycle

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Powered Equipment training as directed by management

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and company processes and forms in the English language.

• Ability to effectively speak and ask questions in English and understand verbal instructions in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve and troubleshoot practical problems

• Judgement to notify supervisor when necessary.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and schedule form