Warehouse Operator

Description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Operator engages in materials movement or handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping, and maintaining stock in the warehouse. This position will assist with inventory levels, monitor the safety of goods, and help ensure the efficient usage of warehouse space.  The Warehouse Operator reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely & efficiently.
• Facilitate the handling of inbound and outbound shipments—stage materials to be shipped, verify proper material/paperwork, and stage trailers for loading/unloading as needed.
• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, and shipping orders to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments.
• Receive and check reports and other paperwork as assigned each morning. Verify their accuracy by comparing to actual product in warehouse, then distribute to proper group for entry into NetSuite.
• Record shipping/receiving data for supply chain, reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
• Label or relabel Totes or drums as required.
• Maintain records of receiving/shipping in logs, databases, etc.
• Communicate with management to any problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Assist with organization of stock item locations.
• Verify required packaging materials and labels are ready.
• Assist Supply Chain & Accounting Departments with physical count audits.
• Observe all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in plant safety processes and immediately report any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain familiarity with the safe handling, environmental regulations, and emergency response for all material in your area. 
• Stage raw materials to production workstations
• Pull samples as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• 0-5 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices. 
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Employee Acknowledgement

My signature below acknowledges that I have received, read, and understand this description of the physical requirements of my position, and that I am expected to consistently demonstrate the ability to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I acknowledge that I may be expected to meet additional physical requirements, and I agree to perform such requirements, along with the original requirements of my job, in accordance with the performance standards and expectations set forth by the company. The Company reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.