Warehouse Associates

Job Description

Role Overview:

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for maintaining all stock inventory and pulling orders for manufacturing according to designated work orders by performing the following duties. These duties may vary to include some or all of the following job responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Determines work assignments and material or equipment needs based on written work orders or oral instructions.
• Responsible for order-fulfillment including packaging and banding orders, labeling product, and stacking finished orders on skids.
• May be required to maintain all stock inventories for warehouse daily.
• Maneuvers heavy materials with the use of forklift, pallet and hand truck as required.
• Responsible for unskilled production work on assembly line.
• Loads and Unloads shipping trucks as required.
• Maintains and ensures all machines and equipment are functioning according to established work standards and follows all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Assists shipping area with package procedures, including label printing, as requested.
• Monitors products for quality and uniformity; reports any identified problems to Supervisor/Manager in timely manner.
• May be asked to stand in as a backup for Line Leads as needed.
• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.
• Promotes self-improvement in assigned tasks and always maintains a clean and safe work environment by sweeping, cleaning, and removing trash.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to handle materials and equipment in a responsible manner.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company products and terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• Must be able to continuously lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, bending, twisting, and stooping.
• Regularly exposed to fumes, allergens, or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
• May occasionally be exposed to mild chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to electric powered equipment, conveyor belt and compressed air.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.