Warehouse Specialist

Kato Cable LLC•Mankato, MN

5d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time opportunity on Kato Cable's weekend team, offering four days off each week. The role is hands-on and involves receiving, inspecting, and documenting incoming materials, preparing project kits for production, packaging and shipping customer orders, and maintaining accurate inventory and ERP records. The specialist will also operate material-handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, and support cycle counts and quality checks. The ideal candidate works safely, values accuracy, adapts to change, and is a team player.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills, including data entry and email.
Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, labels, and basic drawings.
Ability to perform basic calculations related to counts, weights, and measurements.
Ability to identify and escalate in-process problems, manage changing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, with or without mechanical assistance.
Use of forklifts and pallet jacks required.

Nice To Haves

Prior shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, or ERP experience is preferred
1+ year experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse operations.
Experience with inventory control processes.
Prior experience using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and document incoming materials
Prepare project kits for production
Package and ship customer orders
Maintain accurate inventory and ERP records
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
Support cycle counts, quality checks, and warehouse organization
Receive, unpack, inspect, and document incoming materials; identify and report discrepancies or damage.
Accurately record material transactions in the ERP system, including receipts, transfers, issues, and shipments.
Perform project kitting.
Box orders and prepare shipments using appropriate packaging, spacers, fillers, labels, and documentation per customer specifications.
Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records to support operational needs.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, Aerial lift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform quality assurance checks as required.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in alignment with Kato Cable’s housekeeping standards.
Support inventory cycle counts and reconciliation activities.
Assist with special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete assigned tasks safely and in compliance with company policies.
Adhere to Kato Cable’s Quality Policy and ISO procedural requirements.
Maintain organized work areas and good housekeeping practices.
Work independently while remaining flexible and willing to support various tasks as business needs evolve.
Use required machinery and equipment appropriately and safely.
Demonstrate respectful, professional, and collaborative behavior with all team members.
Complete work accurately and within expected timeframes.