Warehouse/Yard Attendant

Job Title: Warehouse/Yard Attendant

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status & EEO Code: Non-Exempt/Operatives

Division/Department: GHM/Supply Chain

Level of Work: Level I

Position Summary: 

The Warehouse/Yard Attendant is responsible for the loading and unloading of all incoming and outgoing materials. They are responsible for internal departmental material movements on-site and the receipt of material and material movement within the warehouse. The Warehouse/Yard Attendant accomplishes this through effectively managing computer systems in accordance with the organization's policies and effective and safe usage of all material handling equipment. Responsible for accurate input and system data maintenance. They support annual physical inventory. Reports directly to Warehouse Supervisor or his/her designate.

Key Results Areas by level of work: 

Level I: Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

• Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed.
• Ensures material paperwork in accordance with the organization's policies.
• Successfully operates electric and gas powered forklifts in a safe efficient manner
• Proficient in operation of all material handling equipment.  
• Responsible for accuracy regarding cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Ability to backfill day to day transactions and inquiries involving the inventory analyst position.

Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Can properly read all work instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor or his/her designate.

Safety & housekeeping

• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.
• Maintain outside yard areas and warehouse by cleaning where needed.
• Practices safety at all times while at work.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.
• Wears all safety equipment for area of work.

Continual Improvement suggestions

• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
• Will follow up with manager on professional development goals and opportunities.
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company
• Continually work to improve industry knowledge.

Qualifications: 

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training

• High school GED

Experience: 

• 2 years of on the job experience in lieu of formal education.

Other: 

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Local travel may be required.

Skills: 

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

1. Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM.
2. Written and verbal communication skills required. 
3. Organization and time management skills. 
4. Attention to detail. 
5. Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values. 
6. Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture. 
7. Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail. 
8. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
9. Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders. 
10. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention. 
11. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  
12. Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
13. Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and learn new skills. 
14. Ability to independently acquire and apply new knowledge related to our ERP application. 
15. Maintain current technical knowledge pertaining to position; demonstrates comprehensive, flexible range of skills and abilities; seeks to enhance skills and abilities through cross training and educational development. 
16. High degree of accountability to meet commitments. 
17. Ability to thrive in a team environment. 

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet.
•  Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.