Seasonal Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company•Walker, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company is seeking a Seasonal Warehouse Associate for the 1st Shift. With a history dating back to 1890, we offer the stability of a well-established organization and the support of colleagues who truly value one another. Our culture is built on teamwork and a shared commitment to creating and delivering packaging and equipment solutions around the globe. You’ll see your work make a real impact—in places like Walmart and Panera Bread, in schools providing meals to children, through programs like Meals on Wheels supporting seniors, and in hospitals helping patients in recovery. If you want your work to matter and to be part of a supportive team with a strong foundation and long-term vision, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Forklift certification is a requirement of this position. Training and certification will be completed by a certified Oliver trainer
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration
Team player with well-developed problem-solving skills
Works well with people across the organization to gather information, make decisions/recommendations, and drive improvement
Excellent analytical skills and significant comfort working with numbers and MRP systems
Knowledge of standard procedures for receiving and shipping including customer requirements and state and federal regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, bend, reach, and work in close proximity to machinery as required by the role.
Must be able to work overtime and/or flexible shifts.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical training preferred
Three to five years warehousing responsibility preferred
Experience with power tools preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred

Responsibilities

Loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the facility.
Manually packaging materials and products for outbound shipments both domestically and internationally.
Assisting in receiving products and materials into the warehouse and utilizing data entry and labeling techniques accordingly.
Collaborating with other departments to expedite timely and cost-effective solutions for importing and exporting materials to both internal and external customers.
Maintaining the highest level of inventory accuracy and providing exceptional on-time delivery to all customers.
Pulling daily priorities from the ERP system and managing daily workload through the CSI Workbench.
Utilizing handheld barcode scanning guns and computers.
Receiving all direct and indirect materials, attaching identifying tags or labels, and marking information on gaylords or other containers.
Providing point of inspection when needed.
Assisting with inventory-related tasks such as cycle counting or other methods of inventory control.
Loading and unloading materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using company-provided tools, and at times by hand into vehicles ensuring proper wrapping to prevent damage in transit.
Transporting materials from various locations to work sites/locations using a variety of material handling tools and equipment.
Scheduling outbound shipments with freight carriers as needed.
Troubleshooting and addressing any issues or problems that arise moving any material, finding creative solutions, and keeping team members well informed of the status and potential changes to delivery schedules.
Working with other members of the warehouse team on continuous improvement projects to reduce errors and reduce costs as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor.
Scheduling same-day pick-ups and deliveries of products and materials.
Professional electronic communications with vendors, customers, third parties, and 3PL’s.
Working with power tools to construct crates for safe shipment of machines and parts.
Cleaning assigned warehouse and work areas daily and returning tools and equipment to designated areas.
Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and required hygiene protocols during all machining and production activities.
Identifying and promptly reporting any non-conforming materials, process deviations, or product defects to the Supervisor or Quality team.
Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company standards and safety requirements.
Complying with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support a safe working environment.