Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate
Location: Bristol, CT
Duration: 1 year+
Shift & Rate:
Wednesday through Saturday - 6:45am-5:15pm - $19.00
Monday through Friday 2:45pm - 11:15pm - $20.00

***Will be working mainly in the Southington facility. There will be times when they will travel via company truck with a driver & manager to pull product from Bristol to replenish stock levels in the main building.

Job Description
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to operate electric walker/overhead pallet truck, and mechanical stretch wrapper.
• Good written and verbal communication, reading, math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand and utilize ERP software application.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, provide verbal and written instructions, and resolve issues in a constructive manner.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' related Materials Management experience or *3 years' non-materials management roles of increasing responsibilities (ex. Mfg. Specialist, Back-Up Specialist, Mfg. Material Handler, etc.)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Works in warehouse, in both air and non-air-conditioned environments.
• Recurring physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, crouching and reaching.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or less and push 150 lbs or less.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or fumes. May need to move about in close proximity to equipment.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Specialist/Associate directs workflow, maintains inventory accuracy ensuring timely customer service and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the daily issuance and receiving of materials and chemicals to the manufacturing areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate material verification, data files, records, and reporting. to reduce department's deviation rate, inventory discrepancies or material loss.
• Ensure required materials, components, chemicals and other supplies are delivered to manufacturing areas in a timely fashion to ensure continuity of production.
• Perform receiving functions - receive material, inspect to specification and delivery. Receive internal WIP material from affiliates.
• Verify packing slip match to received product and QA stamp of Certificate of Analysis is acceptable. Elevate COA discrepancies for resolution.
• Order raw materials to meet business needs. Manage min/max Kanban inventory levels in coordination with buyer and internal suppliers. Maintain MRO items to meet business needs.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

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