Warehouse Associate

Tacony Corporation • Fenton, MO

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the overall preparation of items for shipment, as well as verifying and maintaining records on incoming and outgoing shipments. This individual is a key part of the distribution process to ensure that the correct items/parts are picked, packed, and shipped to the consumer.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Must be capable of performing ground picking, unloading containers and air picking.
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
• Must exhibit a positive attitude, team spirit, cooperation, and a willingness to learn
• Basic computer skills
• Must complete forklift training and certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment and understanding of general manufacturing process and flows, preferred

Responsibilities

• Pack, seal, label and affix proper postage to items being shipped; these actions may require the use of hand tools, power tools, postage meter, computer and other similar devices.
• Examine contents and compares with records (such as manifests or orders) to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Record shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages & discrepancies, etc., for record-keeping purposes
• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, route and rates
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instruction for shipping and delivery of materials
• Pull shipment from pick ticket
• Communicate with established representatives to resolve problems such as damages, shortages, nonconformance to specifications, etc.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using work devices such as hand-truck conveyor, sorting bins or fork truck as needed
• Assist with inventory control and cycle counting as assigned
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
• Cross train to work in all areas of the distribution process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• 401K matching
• education assistance program
• referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees