Warehouse General Helper - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

The General Helper assists and relieves other warehouse workers by performing a variety of job tasks assigned by the warehouse supervisor. 

Responsibilities:

• Safe forklift operation.
• Relieving other warehouse personnel for breaks, lunch periods or time off.
• WMS functionality.

• Warehouse organization/housekeeping and inventory control.

• Keeping the warehouse supervisor informed regarding the status of work.

• Ensure all tools, equipment and supplies are present and serviceable.

• Maintaining proper communications both with management and fellow employees.
• Recognition of potential problems and reporting to the Supervisor on shift.
• Reporting items that require repair or adjustment.
• Observing all safety rules and always being alert to potential safety hazards.
• Staying up to date on and observing all work rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a healthy, positive attitude towards the company and its management.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate, GED certification required.

• Basic computer skills and proven ability to understand basic math concepts including measurement, volume, and distance. 

• Must have ability to operate forklift as required.
• Reliable and available for occasional flexible work hours or overtime when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions as well as pass them to others.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.

Physical Working Conditions: 

• Must wear and properly use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas. This may include, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety glasses, PAPRs, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, protective gloves, fall protection gear, and other safety equipment as required based on the task and work environment.
• Must successfully pass a company-administered physical examination.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of twisting, bending, stooping, standing, walking, stepping, and climbing ladders or stairs to navigate various areas of the job site.
• Must be able to work in environments with varying and potentially extreme weather conditions or temperatures.

This is a second shift position - the regular hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.