Warehouse Associate

Job Summary

A Warehouse Associate is responsible for the organization and storage of raw materials and completed products in a safe manner. This role also requires understanding of the warehouse process involved, from the receipt of goods to the shipment to the customer and can track this process within our information system. This role also includes receiving products from delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify that the quantity and quality of goods received is consistent with the receiving slip; checks against suppliers count and immediately report discrepancies.
• Safe offload and storage of goods in the appropriate location.
• Enter all goods received into the business system daily.
• Maintain inventory controls and manage the periodic inventory count in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure delivery of packages to the appropriate owner.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Deliver raw materials to the production floor from the warehouse as required.
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with freight carriers and suppliers.
• Organize and clean the shipping and receiving areas as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Traits

• Ability to package materials appropriate to their shipping or storage methods
• Working knowledge of raw materials, warehouse, and production scheduling
• Strong forklift skills including driving vehicles indoors and outdoors
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to handle heavy loads
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
• Good communication skills.

Education and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Current forklift certification

Preferred

• Experience within the warehousing industry
• Ability to drive Raymond Reach and Counterbalance - Standup and sit-down models
• Flexibility in work hours/schedule
• ERP knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8+ hours per shift).
• Must be able to operate, position, adjust, or move equipment, tools, or materials necessary for production processes.
• Capable of performing consistent, manual production tasks over long shifts.
• Must be able to work in typical manufacturing environmental conditions, including areas requiring PPE, exposure to noise, and temperature variation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information: Compensation and Benefits

• Wage: $21/hour - $24/hour
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs