Warehouse Associate/Driver

Description

Job Title:  Warehouse Associate

Job Grade: 

Reports To:  Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: 

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing the accurate processing of receiving inventory from vendors and intra-company transfers. This position also helps in the process of pulling customer orders, shipping, and inventory counts.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate a forklift, four-wheel cart, and scales. 
• Retrieve pallets of material from freight trucks and/or containers. 
• Check incoming purchase orders and transfers for accuracy. 
• Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to the supervisor or receiving clerk. 
• Place received material in the appropriate bin or designated area. 
• Monitor movement and progress of incoming purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of goods. 
• Retrieve stock to fulfill orders. 
• Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling products, and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to a standard operating procedure, making a note to follow any special instructions on orders with customer-specific requests. 
• Load finished products/orders onto trucks. Transport stock from storage to warehouse or where needed. 
• Load or unload material inbound or outbound. 
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment. 
• Assist in counting of physical inventory. 
• Wear the proper safety equipment and always abide by safety rules. 

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution
• Ability to follow instructions from management. 
• Knowledgeable in TFI/OSHA Safety requirements 
• Communication Proficiency both verbal and written. 
• Organization Skills 
• Mathematical Skills 

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• P21 software experience with knowledge of WWMS (wireless warehouse management system) a plus. 
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and general computer knowledge. 
• Previous fastener industry experience. 

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Use hands and fingers to manage machinery and materials.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Speak and hear. 
• Frequently stand, walk, crouch or kneel. 
• Occasionally required to sit and climb and/or balance. 
• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds, 75 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.