Warehouse Associate

Warehouse AssociateLocation: Southington, CTDuration: 1 year+Hours: 6:45am - 5:15pm Wednesday to Saturday - $19.00 Mon-Fri 2:45pm-11:15pm - $20.00Job Summary: Will be working mainly in the Southington facility. There will be times when they will travel via company truck with a driver & manager to pull product from Bristol to replenish stock levels in the main building.Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:Ability to operate electric walker/overhead pallet truck, and mechanical stretch wrapper.Good written and verbal communication, reading, math and problem-solving skills.Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word.Ability to understand and utilize ERP software application.Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, provide verbal and written instructions, and resolve issues in a constructive manner.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 2 years' related Materials Management experience or *3 years' non-materials management roles of increasing responsibilities (ex. Mfg. Specialist, Back-Up Specialist, Mfg. Material Handler, etc.)Physical Requirements and Work Environment:Works in warehouse, in both air and non-air-conditioned environments.Recurring physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, crouching and reaching.Must be able to lift 50 lbs or less and push 150 lbs or less.Exposure to hazardous chemicals or fumes. May need to move about in close proximity to equipment.Position Summary: Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Specialist/Associate directs workflow, maintains inventory accuracy ensuring timely customer service and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the daily issuance and receiving of materials and chemicals to the manufacturing areas.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Maintain accurate material verification, data files, records, and reporting. to reduce department's deviation rate, inventory discrepancies or material loss.Ensure required materials, components, chemicals and other supplies are delivered to manufacturing areas in a timely fashion to ensure continuity of production.Perform receiving functions – receive material, inspect to specification and delivery. Receive internal WIP material from affiliates.Verify packing slip match to received product and QA stamp of Certificate of Analysis is acceptable. Elevate COA discrepancies for resolution.Order raw materials to meet business needs. Manage min/max Kanban inventory levels in coordination with buyer and internal suppliers. Maintain MRO items to meet business needs.Benefits (employee contribution):Health insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountsLife insuranceRetirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.