Warehouse Associate
Placon Corporation•West Springfield, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in warehouse operations under the guidance of the Warehouse Specialist and Warehouse Manager/Supervisor. Working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, this position is responsible for order picking, receiving, truck loading/unloading, production support, cycle counts, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP, and AIB guidelines while efficiently handling materials using various equipment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of Reach Truck experience (required).
- Must complete forklift certification upon hire.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including: Frequent lifting of 10-50 lbs and occasional lifting over 50 lbs, Bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and standing for extended periods, Handling raw materials, finished goods, pallets, and UPS shipments
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively to follow safety protocols and operational procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklift equipment, including Reach Trucks (minimum 1 year of experience required), balers, scanners, stretch wrappers, and other material-handling tools.
- Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer and production orders while ensuring a smooth inbound and outbound flow of materials.
- Meet department efficiency goals and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
- Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Oracle software for inventory tracking and transactions.
- Maintain strict quality standards for storage, receiving, and shipping processes.
- Perform precise inventory transactions to uphold system integrity.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on department equipment while tracking KPIs.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace to meet GMP/AIB requirements.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and actively participate in company and department safety initiatives.
- Communicate professionally with customers and team members to ensure accurate information flow.
Benefits
- pre-employment drug test
- basic physical
- background check
- educational verification
- reference checks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
