Warehouse Associate

Tacony Corporation•Fenton, MO

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacony Corporation is on the lookout to find their next Warehouse Associate to join the team in St. Louis, MO. This position works Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, this role also includes: full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401K matching, education assistance program and a referral program. Being a family centric business for over 75 years, we aren t just looking for anybody, we are dedicated to finding someone who enjoys what they do, enjoys the people they work with and for, and want to be part of a growth oriented, people first, purposeful organization that is dedicated to the customer and its mission and vision. What began in Nick Tacony s basement as a post-war, start-up company 75 years ago has since grown into an internationally recognized global products company with multiple offices, 300+ employees, and, successful sales in over 100 countries. Now operating under experienced 3rd generation family leadership, the Tacony Corporation ( Tacony ) is ready to write its next chapter as a distributor, manufacturer, wholesaler, and, marketer of diverse and innovative products in the sewing, home floor care, and, commercial cleaning marketplace. For more information on Tacony and its range of retail and commercial product offerings, visit www.tacony.com . 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
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel or crouch for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, pull, walk, stretch, reach or lift over head

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