Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate IFabric DepartmentREPORTS TO: Section ManagerCLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Full-TimeSCHEDULE: Day Shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.JOB SUMMARY :Our Warehouse Associates are cross trained to perform a variety of functions in various departments within our distribution center which is located in Hamilton, MO. Those departments include Replenish, Webs, Fabric Cutting and/or Shipping. You may start your career with us within the Shipping department (based on work demand) and then move to another part of the warehouse to gain additional skills, knowledge and experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Restock, replenish, and move inventory correctlyFill orders through fabric cutting at satisfactory levels of productivity keeping safety and quality in mind at all timesHelp support the Eastman automated cutting machine to cut fabric into parts according to specificationsShipping or picking at satisfactory levels of productivity keeping safety and quality in mind at all timesDevelop the ability to receive incoming shipmentsLend assistance in the Quilting department (e.g. trimming, staging, binding, checking in quilts, shipping quilts) during peak periodsMaintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by the company and comply with dress code requirementsPerform general warehouse duties as needed and overtime may be required during peak periodsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :High School diploma or equivalencyComputer and handheld technology adeptReading and comprehensionAble to work in a fast paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established time framesWillingness to learn and welcomes change while being flexibleAble to multitask and work independently with strong time management skillsAble to take initiative, look for solutions, and accomplish requested resultsPhysical requirements:Continuous walking and standing for long periods of timeSquatting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling on a frequent basisFrequently lifting up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds (with assistance); Eastman requirements: up to 13 pounds 10% of the time and fabric on tube (ROT) rolls - up to 50 pounds less than 5% of the timeRepetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers while operating a keyboard or use of a rotary cutterAble to navigate ladders or step stools as neededWe take great pride and care with our customers and employees alike. Missouri Star Quilt Company offers its full time employees a variety of benefits to include medical/dental/vision, PTO, a company match 401k plan, employee discount program, and more!Missouri Star Quilt Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.