Warehouse Associate

SUMMARY Perform selected duties in the shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment areas. Interface with the Quality, Accounting, Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing departments. Possess fundamental knowledge of quality and warehouse system for effective performance with minimum supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• May be required to perform after hours pager duty support on a rotational basis.

• Perform all aspects of the receiving function when assigned.

• Perform all aspects of the fulfillment (pulling jobs) function when assigned.

• Perform all aspects of the shipping function, including international paperwork when assigned.

• Operate industrial lift-truck and electric hoists to assist in unloading, handling, and loading activities.

• Perform aspects of daily cycle count when assigned.

• Perform aspects of physical inventory when assigned.

• Liaise directly with representatives of Sales, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing as required to meet quality, delivery, and production goals.

• Utilize and help maintain ISO procedures, work instructions, and documentation.

• Suggest improvements in quality, on time delivery, and productivity to enhance customer satisfaction.

• Knowledgeable of Non-conforming process

• Responsible for the proper usage of departmental tools and equipment.

• Perform collateral duties as required; including ECR's.

• Assist coworkers with on-the-job training

• Promote teamwork and foster an exemplary working environment. Interact with coworkers in a manner which enhances employee satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six to twelve months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Fundamental computer skills required. Prior experience with the inventory modules of a Business Planning System (ERP) preferred. Must be detail oriented, handle pressure, able to handle multiple tasks/priorities and work well with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Occasionally required to work at heights of up to 20 feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Duties may require the occasional use of/contact with/exposure to various hazardous materials (such as, but not limited to grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner, etc.). Employees should have basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions. Those directly using the materials must have specific knowledge of material in use.

"Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities."