Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Operating for over a quarter-century, Artemax is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company committed to both quality and customer satisfaction. Providing superior wristbands and identification products, applications, and services to customers and exciting events worldwide, our focus on excellence extends beyond our products to encompass our workplace culture as well. With a wealth of history and expertise, Artemax is dedicated to creating opportunity and growth for every employee.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, quality checking, processing, and staging products based on order requirements, and keeping the area clean and organized.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and process inbound materials and orders
• Process and Ship outbound orders
• Utilize ERP system for picking and stocking inventory, audit product locations
• Quote, route, and manage LTL shipments
• Assist in inventory counts
• Adhere to all standard processes for Safety, Quality, and Productivity
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Carry out tasks as assigned by the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and is subject to expansion to encompass additional duties and responsibilities as determined by management as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ­­­ Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience in shipping within a high-volume environment is required. Prior lead/supervisory experience preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general communication. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, sales representatives, vendors, and production staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to count, number sequencing, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, hands or feet; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouch or crawl.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Production environment, which will include constant noise throughout the day. Certain areas of production will require PPE of either hearing and/or eye protection. Environment will include odors and minor variances in temperatures. Production environment requires closed toe shoes, be conscious of work being performed and stay in walking paths whenever possible outside of assigned areas. All individuals must walk with their head up in all areas of the building, parking lot and grounds being conscious of moving vehicles, forklifts, and other potential hazards.

BENEFITS
At Artemax, we offer free lunch every day for all employees, along with a competitive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with competitive matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Personal Time off
• Paid holidays and more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

AUTHORITIES

The Warehouse Associate has complete authority to carry out all of the above responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, however without management approval he/she may not:

• Enter in any short or long-term contracts on the behalf of the company
• Make any charitable contributions on the behalf of the company
• Change, alter or disregard company policies or procedures