Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Duration: 4+ Months of Contract + possible extension

Pay Rate: $17.85/hr. on W2

Shift Time: Mon - Fri 10AM - 6:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

• Operation of forklifts, packaging and labeling of customer orders, and utilization of computer systems to process receipts, putaways, picks, and replenishments.

• Inspect incoming product and verify against shipping manifest for accuracy.

• Elevate inventory discrepancies to inventory control or management for resolution.

• Effectively work with QA organizations to disposition incoming product.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to perform basic math, read, understand, and make decisions based on written operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read product labels and picking sheets.

• Forklift certification, or ability to become certified (company provided).

• Ability to communicate discrepancies to warehouse supervisor.

• Must be able to operate rolling pushcart, electric forklift and manual pallet jack

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Frequently exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts and rolling carts.

• Exposed to temperature controls in the warehouse.

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when loading doors are open.

• May frequently work extended hours as required

Physical Requirements

Vision: Peripheral Vision-ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point. Depth Perception – Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Lifting: Ground to Waist Lift (Frequently) Up to 70lbs (handling 1 or 2 cases at a time)

Pushing/Pulling: Static Pushing and Pulling (Frequently) to initiate pallet movement with pallet jack

Ambulatory Activity: Standing/Walking (Frequently to Continuously) standing/walking on variable surfaces throughout entire shift in the warehouse

Repetitive use of hand/grasping: (Frequently to Continuously) Light to forceful manipulating/grasping of product, picking sheets, and daily working tools.

Repetitive forward bending stand: (Frequently) Up to 32 inches in front of body at floor to 60" heights while placing selected product on rolling carts

Forward bending standing: (Occasionally to frequently) Reaching for and organizing products

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling: (Frequently) To as low as ground level while picking/ organizing products at primary locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This will acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements and duties of the job. I further acknowledge that I can perform the essential duties listed and that I possess the knowledge, ability, skills, education, experience and other requirements as stated above. An equal opportunity employer, *** wOur Companyomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact your HR Partner to let us know the nature of your request.