Warehouse Assistant II

Warehouse Assistant II

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do:

• Lead with Safety We put people first, always.
• Build Trust We keep our promises and act with integrity.
• Innovate and Be Resilient We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar.
• Include and Collaborate We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger.
• Raise the Bar We strive for excellence in every detail.

If you're looking for a place where these values aren't just words but actions, you'll feel right at home here.

MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Warehouse Assistant II who consider themselves problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As Warehouse Assistant II in the Shipping Department, you will be responsible for providing warehouse services through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of materials using manual labor and standard power equipment. Under minimal supervision executes tasks pertaining to inbound and outbound shipping activities. Tasks range from product tracking, inventory control, and problem solving.

Competitive Pay: $20-$22 per hour.

Safety-First, People-First Culture.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays.

401K Employer Contributions.

Short and long-term disability options.

Life Insurance.

And more!

Executes tasks in ERP system for finished goods movements.

Monitors all dock door activity.

Manual labor to include loading/unloading trucks either by forklift or by hand as necessary.

Maintains inventory records accordingly.

Identifies and distributes priority loads to production floor.

Manages shipping of customer orders through the utilization of systems/procedures.

Reviews special instructions for customer orders and verifies with production team to ensure instructions were followed.

Prepares and tracks all internal shipping documents (internal/external) and monitors order status; escalates issues to leadership as required.

Participates and engages in all problem-solving sessions related to identifying improvement opportunities for material handling or shipping.

Communicates all operational issues related to truck shipping to leadership and the root cause.

Facilitates all shipping opportunities; works cross-functionally with manufacturing, customer service, and quality to coordinate shipments.

Utilizes ERP query capabilities, answers and verifies appropriate shipment inquiries made by customers (carriers, customer service, supply planning, dispatchers, etc).

Operates company vehicle in a professional, safe and courteous manner.

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standard situations.

Computer Skills Basic computer skills are required to read work instructions, record job data, follow work schedule, and communicate via email.

Time Management.

Detail-Oriented.

Technical Capacity.

Problem Solving/Analysis.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Helpful to have either a valid Class A or B License. Must be able to drive a standard shift 24' box truck.

Forklift & Forklift Clamp experience preferred.

Paperboard folding carton industry experience.

Experience in shipping and operating manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Flexible, adaptable, and teamwork-oriented. Able to perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment; respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.

Standing/Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 812 hours per shift).

Lifting/Carrying: Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.

Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands and arms for machine operation and material handling.

Visual/Manual Requirements: Ability to read gauges, measure materials, and excellent depth perception for moving bulky materials around.

Temperature: Work performed in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations.

Noise Level: Exposure to moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection provided.

Safety Gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe shoes required.

Other Factors: Occasional exposure to dust, or chemicals used in shipping/packing materials.

Full-time position; standard schedule is Monday to Friday 6:00AM - 2:00PM or 2:00PM to 10PM, with occasional overtime as needed.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.