Warehouse Operative

Warehouse IIThe primary focus of the Warehouse II role is movement of product within the warehouse. In addition, this role will serve as back-up delivery driver for non-CDL trucks. This is a general labor position that will prioritize and pick product to fill orders, and physically move and lift product weighing as much as 150 pounds.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in administrative tasks, such as the handling and preparation of paperwork. May assist in the daily closing of the warehouse.Assist in verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type, informing management of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory countsCompile and submit regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregate defective product from normal flow of inventory Prioritize and pick material to fill orders and stage product for loadingDesignate and organize the warehouse stock by product line and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for overflowLoad and unload delivery trucks – Lifting products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds.Operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintain an operator license, if required.Perform periodic facilities maintenance and/or custodial / housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning parking lot, loading dock and area surrounding building; keeping floors clear of debris, maintaining bathrooms and assisting in daily closing down of warehousePrioritize and pick materials for order fulfillment, staging them for loading.CompetenciesCollaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCommunicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsDrives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.Logistics - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum movement and storage of warehouse & production plant, equipment and materials.Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.Production Quality - The ability and skill to ensure that all production operations are carried out to ensure the required quality of outcomes.Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.QualificationsHigh School or GED degree1-2 years of related experience preferredSkillsPolicy & ProceduresStorageVerbal CommunicationPhysical Demands/Working ConditionsPhysical Demands Category: WarehousePhysical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements: • Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. • Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • Travel required: 5% of the timeBuild a challenging and rewarding career with us!American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace