Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator

Location: Chaska/Eden Prairie, MN

Type: Full-Time

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move and store materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Pick materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Ship and distribute materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Audit existing materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Cycle count all "A" items quarterly
• Cycle count all "B" items semi-annually
• Cycle count all "C" items annually
• Receive materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Process inventory transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.
• 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.