Warehouse Worker

Description

Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, chemicals and products within establishments by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, chemicals or other stock items. Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Marks materials with identifying information. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Drives forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to loading dock.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience highly preferred.
• Previous experience within an industrial warehouse setting or manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Previous chemical industry experience highly preferred.
• Must possess basic math skills and be able to perform calculations (weight, counts, and conversions)
• Must be good with hands and able to work in the elements of all seasons.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.