Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Do you crave the freedom to grow and learn in your work environment with other upbeat career professionals? We do every day. Global Widget is a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products with one mission: to promote healthier lifestyles by delivering natural solutions to a global community.

How do we achieve that goal? Through collaboration with a close-knit group of individuals, ranging from engineers and accountants to marketing creatives and customer support specialists.

When you join our team as a Warehouse Associate on the Distribution team, you not only get an up-close look into the booming gummy industry, but you also enter a work environment unlike any other in the Tampa Bay area.

Become part of the Global Widget team and enjoy unique perks and benefits:

• Health, vision and dental benefits
• Short-term, long-term and life insurance benefits
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Casual dress code
• Team building events
• Continuous opportunities for advancement
• Samples of our products

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Department: Distribution

Reports to: Distribution Director

Position Summary/Objective

The Warehouse Associate position is responsible for accurately picking and packing our products, and assisting with shipping and inventory. In addition this role requires adherence to all health and safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Understand all product descriptions on the customers Pick List
• Operate lift or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Unpack, examine and route incoming and outgoing shipments, reject damaged items, and record shortages.
• Pulls and packs customer orders from computerized device and/or carton labels.
• Pick product for orders, while packing product in correct area and stocking warehouse appropriately.
• Load/unload incoming/outgoing trucks.
• Operate the forklift.
• Assemble, weigh and prepare orders for shipment through carrier.
• Prepares shipping containers, boxes and trays.
• Reviews box quantity for maximum shipment quality and efficiency.
• Reviews and verifies final carton count to ensure overall order accuracy.
• Ensures accuracy of inventory through accurate daily order processing.
• Adheres to work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Complete other work assignments and projects as requested.

Required Education and Experience

• Order Fulfilling is a fast-paced job that requires climbing, bending/kneeling, reaching overhead, continuous lifting, and walking.
• Basic knowledge in inventory software, barcode scanners, organizational abilities, and basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proven experience as order picker or another warehouse position.
• Ability to operate a forklift, reach truck, & electric pallet jack.