Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Job Category: Operations

Full-Time

On-site

Detroit, MI 48210, USA

Description

Job Summary: A Team Member may be responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of shipping, receiving, and picking. Activities may include but are not limited to loading or unloading, scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking products. Responsible for counting and inspecting products and notifying leadership when there is damage or discrepancies. Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned. Meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Duties/Responsibilities: (Essential functions) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Execute all safety protocols and accomplish job tasks in a manner that promotes safety.
• Accountable for safe and efficient operation of all equipment is a must.
• Operating hoist safely to move heavy parts.
• Loading & unloading, scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking products.
• Counting & inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damage or discrepancies.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance in accordance with policy.
• Quality confirmations and auditing.
• 5S: Swifting, sorting, sweeping, spic and span, standardize.
• Accuracy in picking orders to fulfill client demands.
• Verify products and/or orders meet quality standards.
• Team Members are responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility. Team Members must also maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in the security of the warehouse.
• Team Member will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.
• Team Member will operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods while using machinery tools and usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must fill out all paperwork correctly.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies: Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focused, Initiative, Integrity, External and Organizational Awareness, Results Driving, Oral Communication, Quality Focused, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Self Confidence, Health & Safety, and Teamwork.

Qualification Requirements/Education/Skills/Abilities:

• At least 6 months' experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment is desired.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Must work safely and adhere to all company and customer safety policies and procedures and comply with necessary PPE as required.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Must have a good working relationship with team members of all levels.
• Must possess a positive teamwork attitude and get along well with others.
• Ability to deal with stress associated with meeting multiple deadlines and demands.
• Must be able to work around moving mobile equipment, flashing lights.
• Must be able to withstand fluctuating temperatures within the plant.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment with time constraints and deadlines.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are normal for a production-based manufacturing environment and/or logistics/distribution center/warehouse environment including exposure to changing building temperatures and noise exposure. Work may or may not include operating material handling equipment depending on your role, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours per day and do overtime as required.
• Ability to deal with stress associated with meeting multiple deadlines and demands.

Travel Required: N/A

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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