Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Type: Contract Compensation: $19 - $20 hourly Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Core Purpose

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Maintain warehouse areas and workspaces tidy and free of hazards, before, during and after activities are performed.
• Complete work instructions effectively within the assigned time frames.
• Report any receiving/picking/kiting/delivery discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Handle production materials with extreme caution and efficiently.
• Control efficiently inventory levels.
• Actively participate in inventory cycle, mid-term and yearly counting and reconciliation processes.
• Safely & proficiently operate heavy machinery: sit down forklifts, reach truck, stock picker, rider and pallet jacks.
• Update and control all assigned processes related documentation.
• Provides support to production/manufacturing operations when required.
• Adhere to all company policies & procedures.
• Provides potential solutions for daily problems.
• Participates in department continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in on-going training and orientations provided by the company.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Promotes a safe work environment.
• Basic math skills (Addition, Subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Able to read and write in English and Spanish.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Current and valid OSHA forklift operation certificate (A Plus).

• Able to work occasional Saturdays, holidays and evenings.
• 1-3 years of experience in warehouse and material handling operations.
• Experience operating heavy machinery: forklifts, reach truck, stock picker, rider jack (Required).
• Inventory/MRP SAP experience (preferred).
• Experience in receiving, picking and shipping activities.
• Experience working with production list of materials.
• Strong organizational skills (5'S experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to carefully follow instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Punctual with reliable transportation.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Education

High School Diploma / GED required.

• Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong in math, oral and written communications.
• Experience working with Windows based computers.
• Basic MS Excel skills (required).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

This position works in a warehouse/production environment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require.