Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: MondayFriday, 5:00 AM 3:00 PM (sometimes to 3:30 PM depending on customer demand); Fridays typically shorter, usually ending by 1:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 4050
• Travel Requirements: Not specified
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate is an entry-level position. The Warehouse Associate should be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all order picking, order verification, and loading of customer or carriers' vehicles in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Practices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities
• Obtains and maintains fork-truck certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily fork truck check sheets
• Ability to learn to troubleshoot work-related issues and communicates issues with maintenance and Shipping Lead
• Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times
• Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead every morning and throughout the day
• Drives the fork truck safely through the warehouse mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times
• Ability to learn the cycle counting events and participates when needed, able to adjust schedule to meet inventory deadlines
• Ships according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy
• Prepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand picking the product, and assembling the pallet
• Arranges pallets on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading
• Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck
• Stretch wraps accessory pallets by placing pallets on turntable, adjusting height and tension
• Verifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing Picking Slip and Bill of Lading
• Learns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding job safety analysis (JSA)
• Learns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures
• Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Manager
• Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out
• Learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current
• Obtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in-house training
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics Manager
• Daily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts
• Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes
• Trained to follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments
• Observe what needs to be done and take initiative to perform this work

Required Skills

• Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
• Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and reporting skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Ability to work well and communicate well with other employees, at all levels in the organization
• Proficient in GSuite
• Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices, and procedures

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

Required Experience

• 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

PPE / Dress Code:

• Must wear safety shoes/steel-toes, long pants, and long shirt

Physical Demands (Manufacturing & Logistics):

• Stationary Position: Frequently
• Move/Traverse: Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated: Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting: Frequently
• Transport/Carrying: Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Frequently
• Ascend/Descend: Frequently
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping: Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling: Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching: Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling: Frequently
• Reaching: Constantly
• Handling: Constantly
• Grasping: Frequently
• Feeling: Rarely
• Communicate/Talking: Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently
• Climbing: N/A

Working Environment:

• Extreme cold: Frequently
• Extreme heat: Frequently
• Humid: Frequently
• Wet: Frequently
• Noise: Frequently
• Hazards: Frequently
• Temperature Change: Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions: N/A
• Vibration: Frequently

Important Notes

• This could be a temp-to-hire opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading roofing manufacturer in North America offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Committed to innovation and sustainability. Join our team and build the American dream.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.