Warehouse Worker

Job Purpose Our Warehouse Person will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material and products within the establishment by performing the various warehouse functions. Responsibilities Operate forklifts safely to transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas; perform routine equipment inspections. Read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and requisitions to accurately pick, move, or distribute items. Organize inventory by sorting and placing materials on shelves, racks, or bins according to type, size, or product code. Assemble and fulfill customer orders, prepare items for shipment, and load materials onto trucks as required. Maintain accurate inventory records by counting items, completing documentation, and using computer systems for data entry. Label materials with identifying information and opened containers (crates, bales, etc.) as necessary. Process clear and accurate paperwork related to inventory movement and shipping. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications & Experience Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo. Ability to write short correspondence. Forklift certified a plus. 2+ years working in a warehouse environment; distribution warehousing experience preferred. Ability to work quickly and efficiently. Strong planning and organization skills required. Education High School Diploma/GED preferred. Working Conditions Work environment includes non-climate-controlled warehouse with exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions. Exposure to loud noise. Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, twist, and carry up 50–75 pounds; manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack. Walking/Standing—walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders; stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter. Sitting—sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment. Lifting—lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance. Stooping—performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations; may bend at the waist. Kneeling—kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr