Warehouse Assistant

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all aspects of warehouse functions for a branch operation in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. A moderate level of supervision is provided for the Warehouse Assistant I job.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general warehouse duties: Fills orders in a timely manner by operating warehouse equipment and machinery including operating a fork lift, computing and optimizing yields, and cutting material to size. Loads and unloads delivery trucks as needed, and uses SAP and other tools to receive and ship materials. Processes operational activities in SAP through work orders and prepares proper documentation including transfer orders, bills of lading, delivery notes, work orders, call tags for non-conforming material and others as required.


• Maintain inventory accuracy: Maintains accurate inventory levels in SAP by correctly filling orders, organizing the material in the warehouse and conducting regular inventory counts. Notifies the Purchasing Department of materials that appear to be out of stock and or under or over supply.


• Provide high level of quality and customer service: Provides a high level of customer service for both internal and external customers, displaying a high sense of urgency. Verifies conformance of products to specifications by following quality guidelines including the use of proper measuring devices, inspection of incoming and outgoing material for quality, and documentation through the quality
  process.


• Safety and Continuous Improvement: Participates in continuous improvement activities including submitting ideas to help drive improvement. Follows company safety policies and procedures and looks for ways to improve safety in the facility.


• Troubleshooting - Resolves warehouse and production issues, completes preventative maintenance, troubleshoots malfunctions, and performs minor repairs as needed. Communicates errors in product, equipment, and other issues that may arise in fulfilling orders.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

•  Detail Orientation


• Multi-Tasking


• Sense of Urgency & Work Ethic


• Communication Skills


• Setting Priorities & Time Management


• Problem Solving & Decision Making