Warehouse Technician

Warehouse Technician

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics to the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our High Point, NC location has an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Technician to join our rapidly growing team. Our Warehouse Technicians provide support to the High Point shipping, receiving and warehouse operations by unloading and storing raw materials; handling and staging finished goods and handling packaging materials, additionally performing correct handling and storing of downgraded materials.

Pay: $18.50 This is a temp-to-hire position. Upon conversion to full-time employment, the following benefits are available:

• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + annual additional 3% company contribution
• Flexible insurance packages with no waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits

The Warehouse Technician I is responsible for material handling, including raw materials, finished goods, and scrap materials. This role primarily focuses on unloading and loading trucks, moving finished goods from the manufacturing line to the warehouse, and supplying raw materials to production lines. The position ensures accurate inventory movement, compliance with safety protocols, and operational efficiency to support manufacturing and logistics functions.

Core Competencies:

• Organizational Skills: Efficient handling and storage of materials to maintain workflow.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in receiving, storing, and shipping materials.
• Self-Discipline: Ability to follow procedures and maintain high-quality standards.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication Skills: Ability to interact effectively with team members and leadership.
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving warehouse-related issues efficiently and successfully managing multiple activities simultaneously.
• Customer & Quality Focus: Ensuring all shipments and materials meet company standards.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness: Understanding workplace hazards and adhering to safety procedures.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Willingness to work rotating shifts and assist in different functions as needed.

Technical Competencies:

• Experience with warehouse management systems (ERP, RF scanners) for tracking inventory movements.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Understanding of FIFO principles to ensure proper inventory rotation.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements using rulers, tape measures, or other devices in both standard and metric units.
• Familiarity with forklift operation and lift truck inspections.
• Proficiency ERP systems for shipping and receiving tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Inventory Management:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Deliver raw materials to production lines and move finished goods to warehouse locations.
• Utilize RF scanners and ERP systems to track material movement.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) principles are followed for inventory rotation.
• Deliver materials to production KANBAN areas as needed.
• Support on inventory counts activities.

Shipping & Receiving Operations:

• Unload and load trucks, ensuring all shipments meet company standards.
• Process shipping documentation accurately and in compliance with company procedures.
• Stage, scan, inspect, and load outbound finished product shipments to eliminate shipping errors.
• Conduct trailer inspections and ensure compliance with Fitesa's shipping guidelines.

Warehouse Organization & Safety Compliance:

• Keep warehouse areas clean and organized, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Conduct forklift inspections and follow safety procedures in material handling.
• Identify and report any warehouse-related safety concerns or equipment malfunctions.

Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving:

• Work closely with the operations and logistics teams to optimize warehouse efficiency.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material flow and reduce waste.

Requirements:

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with FIRM, DYNAMICS, ADP, and other internal database and tracking software.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and good mechanical abilities are preferred.
• Ability to apply basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and interpret measurement from a ruler, tape measure, or other measuring device in standard and metric systems.
• Familiarity with RF Scanner.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work around varying temperatures
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information: Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position.
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.