Warehouse Associate 1st shift/ Part-time No Weekends

Warehouse Associate

Job Summary: The Warehouse Associate will move product by hand to and from a staging area to build new orders or tear down orders returned to the plant, and to load and unload trucks. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• This position is considered safety sensitive due to the required operation of forklifts, pallet jacks and other heavy machinery. Safe operation requires a constant state of alertness and awareness of the surroundings at all times
• Use appropriate material handling equipment to move product and materials from/to designated locations to support bulk activities in an efficient and safe manner
• Build pallets/orders as needed/directed to support successful order fulfillment
• Review customer orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed
• Identify product by description and quantity; Remove product from area and transport to staging area using a pallet jack or forklift
• Work accurately to control warehouse inventory to keep shrink at acceptable level
• Efficiently load/unload route trucks, bulk rigs and transports with a forklift
• Assist the daily housekeeping and maintenance of warehouse grounds
• Sort and place materials or items on racks according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to product age and quality
• Understand the safety culture and strives for 100% compliance concerning safety observations
• Perform various duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to perform basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe/responsible behavior, and a positive performance record
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
• Must be self-motivated, respectful, positive, team oriented and maintain a high degree of integrity
• Willingness to operate common warehouse equipment (forklifts and pallet jack)
• Must be willing and able to repetitively lift up to 55 pounds, push, pull, stand, squat, bend and reach
• Must maintain a neat uniform and professional appearance
• Ability to withstand exposure to limited climate control within the facility