Warehouse Assistant I

Warehouse Assistant I

Wilsonart, in Atlanta, currently has an opening for a Warehouse Assistant I. This person performs warehousing functions to replenish the finished goods inventory with material from the manufacturing facilities. Fills customer orders, inspects material and packs material for shipment as needed in the assigned department/location. Performs other tasks as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives all material from the manufacturing facilities and vendors
• Checks and places materials in the correct bin
• Checks material against the manifest and reports discrepancies
• Informs supervisor and photographs all defective materials
• Cuts down over-sized laminate to fill pending orders
• Reads, interprets, processes, and packs orders
• Performs total skid count for loads
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and procedures
• Assists the needs of the customer

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Ability to learn computers sufficient to check inventories
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere
• Ability to learn materials inventoried
• Ability to learn packing techniques
• Ability to learn proper material handling techniques
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drive a lift truck
• Ability to read and understand customer orders
• Ability to operate a saw
• Ability to enter data at an acceptable speed

Education and/or experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1+ years relevant warehouse experience

Physical demands

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS

Environment

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.