Warehouse associate

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: Maintain inventory and supplies by receiving, storing and shipping items timely and accurately; perform inventory counts (cycle counts).

Understanding of manufacturing processes within a distribution center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.

• Print pick tickets, pull orders, maintain orders as necessary – same day
• Check orders, package shipments – same day
• Responsible to have all orders verified by another associate
• Ship packages using various shipping methods or common carriers
• Ability to ship to domestic or international destination including proper paperwork and packaging
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by performing cycle counts and reconcile variances
• Monitor, requisition shipping supplies
• Store items in neat and orderly fashion in adherence to warehouse procedures
• Properly process receipts of all incoming shipments (un-pack, verify count, inspection, data entry, paperwork, etc. within the same day.)
• Work closely with Purchasing and Accounting in resolving discrepancies
• Serve as back-up for the will-call area
• Occasional pick up/drop off of materials to and from off-site locations
• Maintain safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Trainings / Certifications / Degrees

• Ability to operate forklift and other assigned vehicles
• Ability to use PC and learn company computer system
• Manufacturing disciplines
• Warehouse basics

Competencies

• Maintain regular attendance
• Energetic and work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in non-controlled temperature environment and high humidity.
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods

Education and /or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior shipping experience necessary
• Valid MD driver’s license
• 3 -5 years in a manufacturing/distribution center