Warehouse Associate

Description

About Green

"Global Reach with a personal touch", that's the foundation on which four partners (and long-time friends) agreed to when they started Green Worldwide Shipping back in 2008. This ethos has allowed Green to Grow to a 200+ strong team with 15 offices across the US and growing.

At green we are a family of innovative problem-solvers who communicate freely to present creative solutions in an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. We are dedicated to customer service, passionate about logistics, and committed to sustainable growth while inspiring others.

Why this role is special.

In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, replenishment, and put-away in the inventory management department and Shipping of Less Than Truckload (LTF), Full Truckload (FTL) Freight and Export shipments. You will also be crucial in investigating any Ghost or Damaged Inventory. You will be making sure that the stock is available for our customers, so that we can deliver timely the very best to Every Customer, Every Shipment, Every Time, Green's 34 Fundamentals will be front and foremost to the Warehouse & Forklift Specialist role. You can find more details about them here:


What you will be doing


• Ensuring proper receiving, replenishment, and put away/dock to stock policies.

• Ensuring proper use and safety of forklift and other equipment operations.

• Unloading and receive/stage all incoming trucks and Import Containers.

• Receiving product as per Service Level Agreement.

• Inspecting pallets and products for defects and damages.


• Replenishing of product from storage locations to pick locations.


• Put away/Dock to Stock of product from inbound dock to storage and pick locations. 8) Organizes items of pallet.


• Re-packing and re-organizing product in storage and pick locations.


• Organizing stocks and maintaining inventory.


• Organizing warehouse space.


• Performing machinery checks per company and safety guidelines.

• Assisting with packing, loading & Shipping of LTL & FTL and Export Containers.


• Assisting with Cycle Counts.


• Transferring Inventory between Client or SKU as needed.


• Creating and running various reports, including stock status of product, backorder and replenishment reports, and end of day reports, paying attention to the details.

• Collaborating with other team members

• Maintaining neat, clean, and orderly warehouse appearance

• Ensuring proper and full-time use of any Personal Protective Equipment.


• Assisting in maintaining the sanitation, security, and safety of the warehouse.

• Adhering to all company policies and safety procedures and guidelines.


• Contributing ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures to find a better way .

How you will stand out

• High school diploma required; one year of related experience in shipping and receiving.


• Having a strong warehouse background.


• Having strong Forklift experience.

• Able to demonstrate a willingness to being a lifelong learner by working on yourself.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work extended hours/over-time as needed.

• Ability to Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment, or willingness to be trained to operate this equipment.


• Organized thought process with high attention to detail with ability to produce accurate results, effective prioritization to meet scheduled deadlines, acting with a sense of urgency when needed and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Proven time management skills with the ability to respond to time-critical issues and work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.


• Have an excellent work ethic and ability to work self-directed and as a think team first.


• Professional attitude and the ability to represent the company with integrity.

• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and fast paced environment.


• Experience using a PC with computer software packages, including Microsoft Office and communicating effectively via email and phone frequently require.

Work Environment

Position is based in Warehouse Environment.

Conditions are as follows.

Moderate noise level in the work environment.


Work environment is indoors in ambient temperature warehouse.


Warehouse temperatures may vary depending on outside temperatures.

Physical Demands

• Sight: Must be able to see well enough to read product lot numbers and expiration dates, read reports, and use a computer.


• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate in person or via technology, and to hear warning signals of forklifts and warehouse equipment.


• Standing: Must be able to stand for shift duration.


• Walking: Must be able to walk on foot to complete job duties.


• Mobility: Must be able to be mobile to operate warehouse machinery.


• Sitting: Must be able to sit for shift duration.


• Stooping, Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel for short periods of time.

• Lifting: Must be able to lift 30 lbs. - 50 lbs.


• Hand Mobility: Must be able to have mobility in hands to open and seal packaging, utilize keyboard functions, and utilize phone systems.


Technical Demands:

• Must be able to operate reach truck equipment.
• Must be able to operate forklift equipment.

What we offer

• Employee High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) currently paid for 100% by Green.

• $1,800 contributed to employee HSA Account, if on HDHP.

• Employee Dental provided by Green.

• Option to purchase disability insurance.


• Paid life insurance and option to buy-up.

• 401(K)

• Parental Leave Program.

• Monthly recognition points to give/receive, which can be converted to gift cards.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Weekly fruit baskets in office locations

• A tree planted for every new employee to Trees.org

• Wellbeing Program.


• Training and Development.

• Access to Mentorship Program.

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC (Green) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Green will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact Faye Hughes, Head of People and Culture at View email address on click.appcast.io.


Green is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees