Warehouse Associate

Shippers Supply Inc•Golden Valley, MN

5h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where YOU can make a difference! The primary purpose of a Warehouse Associate is to safely, accurately and efficiently perform necessary duties in a distribution warehouse. This position will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (e.g., receiving, stocking, order filling, packaging, shipping,) on a regular basis and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as training instructions, shipping tickets, procedure manuals, etc. at a fast pace.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and efficiently.
Basic level computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail.
Ability to pass and maintain Forklift certification.
Background checks and drug tests required (we do not test for cannabis).

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift experience preferred.
Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound freight using forklift, pallet jack or by hand. Inspect product, document, and record inventory transactions. Work with the purchasing department to ensure the vendor inventory meets company standards.
Accurately place product in proper locations, record part numbers and quantities in system. Verify location accuracy and update locations as needed. Perform inventory counts as needed.
Pull products quickly and accurately and prepare orders for shipping; accurately packages product in appropriate quantities and containers, ensure product meets company standards to meet customer requirements.
Ensure customer receives correct product according to order specifications within requested timeframe. Accurately process orders based on customer shipping instructions. Contact carriers to schedule shipments. Prepare and print shipping documents. Minimize wait/load times by quickly and accurately loading production onto trucks.
Operate powered machines to move materials around the warehouse including but not limited to sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, riding pallet jacks, scissor lifts, manual pallet jacks, compactors, stretch wrapping machines, etc.
Ensure cleanliness and organization of work areas, racking, aisles, docks (inside and outside), break/locker areas, common spaces, and other housekeeping duties.
Continually look for ways to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
Responsible for working safely at all times and providing a safe work environment for all employees.
Comply with quality and safety standards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regularly communicate with other internal departments regarding product information, customer requirements or vendor information.
May assist the production team in manufacturing custom packaging products, including machine operating and assembly as needed.
Other duties as assigned