Warehouse Operations Associate (Receiver)

Job Title: Warehouse Operations Associate (Receiver)

Location: Memphis, TN 38141

Duration: 3 months (Potential Extension)

Shift: 1 st shift

XXXX: XXXXXXXXXXX9/hour on w2

Job Summary:

• The Warehouse Associate performs various warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of the Distribution Center such as receiving, sorting, stacking, picking, packing, and shipping of orders.
• The candidate will be required to be licensed on PIT equipment.
• Use forklift to unload, load, break down freight, receive and stock.
• Use a RF scanner to pick orders as well as a computer to audit orders.
• Verify products for correct item, correct lot and correct qty's and ensure damages are identified.
• Operate the use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; ensure daily routine inspections are conducted.
• Report any unsafe conditions.
• Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing housekeeping in assigned areas and following all safety rules. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Key Stakeholders

Internal Customers:

• Customer Service, Planning, Leadership and North America Supply Chain

External Customers:

• Customers, Carrier, Freight Forwarders, Suppliers

The Individual Required Skills:

• Basic Computer and math skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Previous distribution experience is required.
• Previous experience in cold chain environment a plus.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Willing to work Overtime with little or same day notice.

Parameter Description:

• Close Visual Acuity (visual inspection for small defects or parts, extensive reading or analyzing data.
• Intermediate Visual Acuity (operating machines, computer terminal or work at or within arm's reach)

Preferred Skills:

• High School required.

The Work Environment:

• Extreme cold: Temperature below: -24 Degrees.
• Biological Hazards (including blood or blood products.
• Working around moving machinery.
• Protective equipment required: Gloves, safety shoes, cold weather gear, body harness and safety vest.
• Confines Spaces.
• Shift Rotations may be required based on business needs.

The Physical Demands:

General Physical Demands:

• Medium to Heavy lifting and carrying items.

• Sitting, Walking, Standing, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
• Bending at the waist and neck (forward or sideways), reaching.
• Repetitive movement of hands, and power grasping.
• Balancing (maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling)