Associate I, Warehouse

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Nokian Tyres Distribution team and start enjoying the Perks, like Benefits starting on Day ONE! This role operates logistics equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards. Responsibilities include receiving incoming goods, checking for damage and discrepancies, picking and packing orders, dispatching outgoing goods, and loading/unloading delivery trucks. The position also involves organizing warehouse stock, compiling reports on inventory status, assisting in verifying products, notifying leadership of shortages, and operating powered industrial vehicles. Data entry into logistics management systems is required to maintain records and respond to inquiries.

Requirements

Experience driving/operating a forklift, retrieving and delivering material in tight places and narrow aisles, loading and unloading semi-trailers and operating a forklift in a high bay storage facility
Possess basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required using logistics management systems
Ability to operate with speed and accuracy
Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
Ability to successfully complete the pre-hire basic skills test and assessments
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screen
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping
Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in finished product
Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels
Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection
Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment and vibration

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years of experience in a logistics/warehouse storage environment preferred
Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area

Responsibilities

Operates logistics equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards
Receives incoming goods, checks for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices
Picks orders, packs, receives, and dispatches outgoing goods according to orders
Loads and unloads delivery trucks– regularly requiring physical moving and lifting of product weighing up to 85lbs
Designates and organizes warehouse stock by product skew and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for forklift maneuverability
Compiles and submits regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregates defective product from normal flow of inventory
Assists in verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type
Notifies leadership of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory counts
Operates powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintains an operator license, if required
Enters data into logistics management systems to maintain up-to-date records and retrieve stored information to respond to inquiries