Yard Switcher / Warehouse Associate

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

•  Safely operate yard trucks to move trailers in and out of designated areas.
•  Operate various types of trucks including roll-off trucks, tankers, and those with manual and auto transmissions.
•  Maintain organization within the yard to facilitate efficient operations.
•  Communicate effectively with team members regarding trailer movements and any issues that arise.
•  Move product in the warehouse using a variety of material-handling heavy machinery, (cherry-picker, for example).
•  Safely and accurately move product from reserve to picking locations while meeting established productivity and efficiency performance standards.
•  Accurately read and apply picking labels to cases from stock locations for outbound orders.
•  Safely and accurately move product from inventory stock locations to staging lanes or conveyor induct stations.
•  Accurately follow RF or voice-directed picking instructions, selecting the required product/quantities.
•  Participate in counting of physical inventory.
•  Maintain safe and clean work environment.
•  Immediately report breakage to supervisor.
•  Maintain productivity and quality standards.
•  Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicates hazards and/or suggests improvements to manager.
•  Arrive to work, meetings, appointments and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
•  Meet established goals and objectives.
•  Ad hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Warehouse environment; may be subjected to loud noise, temperature and weather extremes.

Equipment/Machinery Used:

Pallet jack, forklift, cherry picker, reach truck, RF device, voice pick system, time clock, office equipment (including computer/printer, fax, photocopier, calculator, and telephone).

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, bending, sitting, standing, frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Requirements:

•  Must have a valid license.
•  High School Diploma or GED.
•  Proven experience driving tractor-trailers or similar heavy-duty vehicles is preferred.
•  Familiarity with load unloading procedures and freight handling techniques.
•  Strong understanding of route driving and logistics operations.
•  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
•  Experience moving product using a variety of material-handling heavy machinery, ("cherry-picker", for example) is preferred.
•  Ability to obtain forklift certification within 6 months of hire; Certified forklift operator preferred.
•  Demonstrated effective communication skills.
•  Must be able to work extended daily hours as business volume requires.
•  Must be able to work all holiday hours or overtime as needed.

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