Warehouse Associate: Core Handler

Warehouse Associate: Core Handler

This position is responsible for performing core processing functions to assure the correct and efficient flow of core product for both incoming and outgoing shipments.

Key departmental responsibilities include:

• Receive core shipments from customers, while verifying correct part numbers, quantities, and core requirements are met. Unpack and stock material in correct bin location. Communicate to customers with core discrepancies as needed
• Organize and package cores for vendor returns assuring correct item number and quantity; package returns in a manner that will minimize damage during shipment; process orders using the delivery method required. Ensure this process takes place in a timely manner.
• Assist with cycle counts as needed. Assist with receiving and verifying inventory as needed.
• Pick parts for Remanufacturing and FIE departments ensuring correct item number and quantity
• Assist warehouse personnel in securing warehouse contents against loss.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others by following OSHA mandated requirements; inform Core Lead of any dangerous behaviors in the workplace.
• Operate in conformance with the requirements of the Alliant Power quality management system.
• Assist other employees both in and out of the department.
• Provide feedback on system needs/changes.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Performance factors include:

1. Attendance and dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication/listening: The employee communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
3. Relationships with others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, coworkers, and individuals inside and outside the company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
4. Safety and security: The employee actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly
5. Quality and continuous improvement: The employee promotes organizational effectiveness by anticipating and dealing with problems. Encourages others to suggest improvements to work processes, and persistently focuses on quality, as well as on results. Seeks ways to improve productivity and effectiveness by identifying sources of mistakes and determining or suggesting a course of action to prevent their recurrence.
6. Teamwork: The employee is a team player who contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates openly and honestly and can be counted on to fulfill commitments made to others.

Skills and qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift operator certification (training provided on-site if needed).
• Customer service oriented.
• Well organized.
• Detail oriented.
• Solid math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally.