Warehouse Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Ingram Marine Group is searching for our next Warehouse Specialist in Paducah, KY . This person will responsible for performing routine warehouse related duties and special assignments under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager or his designee. The Warehouse Specialist is also responsible for assisting the Warehouse Manager in the overall safe and efficient operation of the warehouse.

What you will be doing:

• Adheres to all Ingram and other regulatory policies.
• Actively participating in pre-shift meetings and safety huddles.
• Properly completing all equipment inspection checklist(s) and presents to Warehouse Manager or his designee for review.
• Implementing Lean and Sigma Six principles as assigned
• Keeping work area(s) safe, clean and orderly.
• Reviewing vessel traffic reports daily
• Reviewing and analyzing vessel orders, travel speed, navigation disruptions and determine impact on distribution
• Analyzing shipping volumes to each location each day and determine most efficient and cost-effective means of shipping and best suited carrier
• Working with vessels to determine most effective shipping locations and timings based on material to ship, locations, and various other factors, design a daily shipping strategy
• Ensuring that all items are received into the warehouse from delivery vehicles and other conveyances in a safe manner.
• Reviewing all received shipments for accuracy
• Identifying discrepancies to quantities and any damage to received items and conspicuously note on delivery paperwork prior to signing and reported to direct Manager.
• Putting away received items into designated areas.
• Consolidating items into the best configuration for shipment.
• Ensuring that all labels, placards, and shipping papers are properly prepared and attached to shipments or conveyed to shipper
• Preparing items for shipping by packing securely, stretch wrapping, banding, etc.
• Loading shipments with forklift or by hand as appropriate.
• Reviewing returns by separating junk from items that may be returned for vendor credit
• Preparing items to be returned for credit for pickup by vendor.
• Properly disposes of non-returnable items in accordance with Ingram and governmental regulations
• Reporting any unsafe condition or activity to management.
• Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance
• Fulfilling warehouse Pos and Inventory pick requests
• Conducting inventory cycle counts and reporting
• Organizing materials and supplies in logical and efficient staging areas
• Managing special distribution needs as required
• Maintaining a working knowledge of stocked products, active vessels, locations and vendors
• Working with Engineering to coordinate shipyard vessel supply needs
• Cleaning and maintain warehouse
• Working over-time, call out as needed after hours and weekends

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understands and abides by all applicable Ingram and governmental regulations pertaining to associate safety and warehouse operation
• Must be trained in safe forklift operation
• Understand river traffic patterns nad location points
• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and Internal Customers

• Must be able to walk up and down steep grades
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Some travel required
• Weekend work and overtime are required as needed
• Working and standing on concrete surfaces for extended periods required
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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