Receiving & Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

With over 100 years of delivering quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Edlund has earned its place as one of the most trusted foodservice equipment manufacturers today. Our ever-expanding range of smallwares and light equipment helps operators become more productive and profitable. Customers worldwide rely on Edlund for equipment that is not only safe, sanitary, and easy to use but also delivers exceptional value. As part of the Welbilt group, our USA-based R&D, manufacturing, and customer service teams make us a nimble partner, ensuring customers are equipped to succeed in today’s dynamic foodservice landscape.

SUMMARY

Coordinate the complete and accurate receipt of incoming purchased goods inventory for both the factory and warehouse locations and coordinate with quality
representatives for incoming inspection. Responsible for coordinating the put-away of incoming goods and materials inventory to designated locations in both
the factory and warehouse and the accurate transactions associated with those movements. Coordinate purchase order and shipments to outside service
providers, e.g. paint and heat treat. Coordinate warehouse picks daily and deliver to lines in a timely and effective manner. Organizing, receiving, warehouse
operations for more efficient and effective daily management and in alignment with our on-time and accurate shipping goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordination of work activities in the following areas: receiving, warehouse and material handling.
• Cross train in Shipping department.
• Participate in the monitoring and analysis of business objectives related to assigned work areas.
• Coordinate the work in assigned areas of responsibility per daily operation team, business priorities and objectives.
• Expected to become proficient in all duties and tasks performed by all team members in the department.
• Cross-train team members in all tasks and jobs required for receiving, warehouse and inventory put-away and inventory transactions.
• Responsible for receipts and verification of purchased parts and goods.
• Coordinate coverage schedules in cooperation with area team members, supervisors and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organize, warehouse and factory stock areas in accordance with modern inventory practices.
• General housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the warehouse, dock and inventory areas.
• Must be able to perform repetitive manufacturing processes efficiently and effectively.
• Should have a basic understanding of LEAN Manufacturing, and able to guide team members in improvement activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS

• Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Edlund Company and the department.

• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Perform other duties as requested by management, including Material Handling and/or Production.
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instruction.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed including job rotation and overtime.
• Ability to uphold Safety standards, participate in continuous process improvements on the job, and follow our Manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• General housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the dock area and inventory areas.
• Should have a basic understanding of LEAN Manufacturing
• Should have a basic understanding of ISO.

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 education or equivalent; and/or up to three years related experience or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Valid Driver's License Required
2. Ability to obtain Forklift Training Certification

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND APTITUDES

• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail necessary.
• Self-motivated positive team player with ability to train and interact with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions to problems.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Proficient computer skills including accurate data entry

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.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms (67% - 100% of the workday).
• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to type.
• Regularly must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision required includes close, peripheral, and distance vision, as well as color vision and depth perception.
• Ability to adjust focus.
• Position is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.