Warehouse Assistant Tier II

HAYWOOD VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC•Waynesville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in daily warehouse operations and fulfills delivery and warehousing requirements of product in accordance with internal and external, customer requests. This position is within the scope of HVO inventory management, including the handling and storage of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods used in and for manufacturing, as well as the shipping of these materials/goods for customer use. This position could work in any of the two buildings/warehouses operated by HVO, according to personnel demand.

Requirements

Must possess an understanding of HVO safety rules for warehouse work
Be able to operate/use material handling equipment (i.e. fork truck, lifts, stackers, wrappers, etc.)
Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company truck
High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess valid North Carolina driver’s license
Must be able to maintain appropriate licensing, credentials and acceptable driving record
Must maintain HVO required vehicle insurance levels
Must be able to use a computer
Must be able to use company email
Must be able to use company inventory management system
Must be able to work in a team environment
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to finger, handle, feel, or carry; reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance or stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. and up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to safely tolerate heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
Required to work on equipment that will be operating at various heights, approximately 10-20’ from ground level.
Required to perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.

Responsibilities

Perform safety checks and inspections on equipment, as needed
Wear appropriate PPE, seat belts and harnesses
Assist in loading and unloading trucks, vans, trailers and other vehicles
Use internal inventory management system (ERP) to process and track all materials/goods
Inventory movements
Choose proper locations for storage
Material requests from all departments
Perform warehouse inventory controls to maintain proper inventory levels
Accurate inventory movements
Pick requested materials for internal customers
Organize and maintain inventory levels
Verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments
Verify accuracy of warehouse stock
Inspect/examine products, components and materials for defects/quality concerns
Inspect outbound trailers for varying degrees of defects and suitability
Assist in ensuring a safe and clean warehouse
Carry out weekly and monthly cleaning requirements
Operate packaging tools/equipment to assure products are secured for shipment
Safely drive company vehicles for material deliveries and general responsibilities; including company box truck
Perform safety checks and inspections on vehicles, as needed
Fuel trucks when needed
Follow quality standards and comply with company procedures, policies and regulations
Work with Quality personnel with disposition/handling of products
Communicate and cooperate with supervisors, managers and coworkers
Receive ground deliveries (UPS, Fedex, etc) and maintain a log of incoming receptions
Answer phones and provide information to both internal and external customers
Possess computer skills and use various software platforms
Participate in ongoing training, as directed
Contribute ideas to improve efficiencies, processes, procedures, etc.
Be able to work overtime, as needed.
Perform non-routine tasks as directed by manager/supervisor
Contribute to a positive work environment by being a role model to fellow employees and displaying a positive attitude and willingness to work through challenging situations.