Warehouse Associate II

Warehouse Associate

Pay: $15.50/hr - Bill Rate: $22.64 6 months Worker Physical Location: 2705 Ebony Avenue McAllen TX 78501

Job Description: Performs the physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping and receiving department. The main skill we are looking at is their warehouse experience with the receiving tasks they will be doing and familiarity with the PIV and devices regularly used in shipping/receiving environments. Manufacturing Operations Warehouse experience in the shipping/receiving area. Must have forklift experience. Zebra will certify them, but they must have prior forklift. Picker experience is a plus. Must have experience in warehouse environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs quality checks on outbound and inbound shipments.
• Performs outbound staging and packing in accordance with site policies.
• Executes ERP system transactions on outbound and inbound shipments.
• Updates FMS for parcel and freight shipments.
• Learns to use handheld RF scanners and Warehouse Management System to fulfill orders.
• Maintains inventory accuracy.
• Handles and controls hazardous material on both inbound and outbound.
• Complies with 5S safety, housekeeping practices, and regulations.
• Completes all required safety training and follows protocol in all risk situations.
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to tasks at hand.
• Lifts up to 75 pounds unassisted.
• Certification on powered industrial trucks including work assist vehicle (WAV), off the ground order picker (up to 35' off the ground), reach truck, dock stocker and powered pallet jacks.
• Creates repair RMA's, manages receiving and shipment issues within repair systems.
• Develops familiarity with a subset of products, processes, operational metrics and software tools; learns and follows basic work instructions for functional assignments according to productivity and quality standards.
• Provides input geared towards continuous improvement, work instruction documentation, and standardization of processes.
• Resolves a variety of basic problems of limited complexity under direct supervision and performs rudimentary analysis involving a limited number of factors.
• Performs activities to evaluate and maintain equipment.
• Creates expense orders for internal repair consumption.
• Services customer product, including evaluating and validating customer complaint information, repair history, troubleshooting, and contract entitlement.
• Creates work instructions, check sheets, or other process documentation.
• Trains associates in basic work assignments and shares information with the team in regards to new learnings.
• May obtain certification as an emergency responder.
• May obtain training in other areas of safety (i.e. fire extinguisher use).
• Full knowledge of ISO requirements and demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with external auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Minimum Work Experience (years): 1 to 2 years of relevant experience is a plus but not required
• Key Skills and Competencies: Effective communication skills, Basic computer literacy, with knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, Warehouse Management Systems, and ERP system. Proficient understanding of the use of a desktop, Basic Math skills, Can read a ruler, Previous Standup forklift operation is a plus but not required.
• Licenses/Certifications, special qualifications: None
• Equivalencies: None

Position Specific Information:

• Travel Requirements (as a % of time): None
• Able to telework? No
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, etc.): Yes
• Physical Activities (U.S. only): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. (Never) Working from heights such as roofs, ladders, or powered lifts. (Frequently) Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including awkward or tight and confined spaces. (Constantly) Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. (Frequently) Stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling. (Frequently) Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. (Frequently) Adjusting or moving objects up to 75 pounds in all directions. (Constantly) Communicating with others to exchange information. (Constantly) Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. (Constantly) Operating machinery and/or power tools. (Occasionally) Operating motor vehicles, industrial vehicles, or heavy equipment. (Frequently) Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (Constantly)
• Environmental Conditions (U.S. only): Exposure to extreme temperatures (high or low). (Never) Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (Occasionally) Noisy environments. (Occasionally) Other hazardous conditions such as vibration, uneven ground surfaces, or dust & fumes. (Occasionally) Small and/or enclosed spaces. (Occasionally) No adverse environmental conditions expected. (Occasionally)
• Physical Demands (U.S. only): (Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.) Must be able to see color. (Yes)