Warehouse Associate

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the assembly (picking) of customer orders. It is essential that customer orders are properly set up and secured for shipment. Excellent communication skills are required as this position also interacts with incoming freight companies, suppliers and customers.

Ensure that we meet/exceed customer expectations for timely delivery of quality product utilizing good general business practices that are in full compliance with any state or federal requirements.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for recording items on incoming Bills of Lading and pick tickets and forwarding to appropriate person
• Follows up with Customer Service Representatives and Plant Manager for product and equipment accuracy and delivery date
• Uses FIFO (first in-first out) method when pulling inventory for delivery
• Reports all product and equipment shortages on back order situations immediately
• Raw materials and finished goods must be properly assigned and stored in correct locations
• Conducts tote retesting and certification along with maintain the appropriate tote records.
• Responsible for checking all incoming inventory for accuracy, cleanliness and damage
• Load and unload common carrier deliveries, including packaged and bulk liquids
• Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly warehouses and loading dock areas
• May be required to make small deliveries by pick-up truck
• Assist Truck Drivers with unloading returnable containers
• Takes all necessary precautions to assure that the warehouses are operated safety and in a professional manner
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement in all aspects of production
• Assists in snow removal duties during the winter months.
• May be required to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed to ensure proper completion of duties
• All other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of warehouse experience or similar

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend pick tickets, purchase orders, receiving slips, route slips and instructions
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Possess basic math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attentive and timely in responses
• Good follow up and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously without getting flustered
• Collaborative and cooperative work style internally and externally with a "can do" attitude
• Excellent problem solver who sees solutions instead of obstacles
• Familiarity with MS Office software and strong computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent attendance record

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk regularly around the production floor and office areas, including climbing steps and also occasionally climbing on a ladder
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to bend, squat, sit and stand
• Able to sit in office chair working on written assignments and operate a computer