WAREHOUSE INVENTORY PERSON

Warehouse Associate - Elkhart, Indiana
We're looking for an experienced Warehouse Associate to work 1st shift in our Elkhart, IN facility who takes pride in moving stuff in and out the doors and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have strong computer and fork lift experience, enjoy meeting shipping deadlines with 100% accuracy, and are committed to safety and reliability, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on production success.
1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
~ Play a key role in maintaining and improving critical manufacturing equipment
Work with advanced electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control systems
Contribute to machine improvements and capital project initiatives
Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance on production and auxiliary equipment
Troubleshoot and repair equipment to restore it to "as-built" condition
Monitor machine performance and assist in developing preventive maintenance programs
Support machine modifications and continuous improvement projects
Ensure equipment complies with quality system procedures and work instructions
Maintain compliance with OSHA, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements
Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating across departments
High School Diploma and five (5) years of warehouse experience
Ability to safely use and drive a forklift
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Ability to move freely throughout manufacturing plants, facilities, and grounds
If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, supporting manufacturing operations, and working in a safety-focused environment where your technical expertise makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. The Warehouse Associate, under the direction of the Warehouse Specialist, is responsible for warehouse related duties that include order picking and receiving, truck loading and unloading, production support, cycle counts, verification for accuracy, quality of finished goods and raw materials both in and out bound, and the putting away of items in locations. Warehouse Operations

• Operate forklift equipment to perform required duties to support production, fill customer orders and ensure consistent flow of materials both inbound and outbound.
• Quality
• Fill customer and production orders accurately and efficiently, ensure that product is stored, received and shipped to quality standards.
• Perform timely and accurate transactions to maintain the integrity of inventory systems.
• Maintain department equipment by performing daily checks, maintain department KPI's.
• Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety and participates in company and department safety initiatives.

High School diploma or equivalent (1) year of relevant warehouse experience
Must complete forklift certification upon hire
Basic Math, Computer and Mechanical Skills
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
Forklift experience (both stand-up and sit-down lift preferred)
Inside - warehouse/manufacturing environment
Equipment/Tools Used: (office equipment, machinery, tools, software, etc.)
Forklift equipment, scanners, computer, calculator, material handling/packaging equipment, stretch wrapper, Microsoft office- Excel, Word, Outlook & Oracle
Normal Office-Frequently-Use of computer
Light Work (lift 10 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, UPS
Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS
Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS
Very Heavy Work (lift over 50 lbs): Occasional-raw material and finished good movement, pallets, UPS
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision
Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):
In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.