Warehouse Operator

Title : Warehouse Operator


Location: Chaska/ Eden Prairie, MN


Type : Full-Time

Job Responsibilities and Duties:


1. Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.


2. Move and store Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.


3. Pick Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.


4. Ship and Distribute Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.


5. Audit existing Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.


a. Cycle count all "A" items quarterly


b. Cycle count all "B" items semi-annually


c. Cycle count all "C" items annually


6. Receive Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.


7. Process inventory transactions accurately and efficiently.


8. Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.


_ • Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.


_ • Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.


_ • Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)


9. Perform other work as assigned.

Qualification and Skill Requirements:


Prior Experience:


1-2 years of prior relevant experience in a manufacturing environment required.


High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Schedule:


This position usually works for 8 hours during a shift. However, hours of work are flexible and will fluctuate based on the needs of the business and the customers. The job may require a maximum of 5-20 hours of work beyond the normal work-week schedule depending on work demands. The work hours can vary depending on customer requirements and staffing.

Technical Competencies:


Uses processes and technology to improve the quality and efficiency of service or production; follows processes well.


Can maintain and grow technical knowledge and expertise. Can be accurate, precise and pay attention to detail.


Has a "working" knowledge of personal computer operation. Proficient at Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Office 2000 or higher.


Can read and write in English at a high school level.


Understands and can do basic math and algebra to create a spreadsheet report or produce a query.


Strong ability to decipher alpha-numeric numbering sequences related to item numbers and customer packaging requirements.


Can read and follow specifications.