Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift - Jerome Ave

Default•Chattanooga, TN

20d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for inspecting, identifying, storing, organizing, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise and materials. The role uses forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store inventory, and maintains internal records and shipping documentation. The associate is expected to meet Astec quality standards, follow OSHA safety and health rules, and contribute to a workplace focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, communication, customer service, and organization. The role requires working on concrete for up to 12 hours a day and may involve squatting, bending, reaching, and pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 60 pounds, depending on the assignment. Work may take place in a heavy industrial setting with congestion and exposure to fumes, smoke, dust, and noise. The job posting also describes office and occasional manufacturing-shop exposure, including computer work and sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to two years of experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
Working knowledge of forklifts, hoists, slings, hand tools, tape measures, drills, and portable and bench grinders.
Ability to multitask, with demonstrated organization and time-management skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform work standing on concrete for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work in positions including squatting, bending, and reaching.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds; the limit may vary based on the primary work assignment.
Ability to work in a heavy industrial setting involving congestion and exposure to industrial fumes, smoke, dust, and noise.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing-field experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents.
Organize the distribution and shipping of merchandise.
Operate forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store inventory.
Maintain internal record-keeping systems.
Prepare and package products for domestic and international shipping.
Identify products before storage using internal processes such as barcode labels or identification labels.
Maintain work performance in accordance with Astec Quality Control Standards and job order specifications.
Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
Load and unload freight trucks and trailers using safe and effective methods.
Inspect incoming freight for potential damage.
Complete and organize incoming and outgoing shipping documents and packing lists.
Verify materials received or shipped by matching packing lists, picking tickets, purchase orders, and invoices to products.
Tag and label products properly.
Store and organize materials in assigned areas.
Pick and pull items to prepare them for shipment.
Pack products to ensure safe transport and prevent damage.
Schedule freight pickups using methods that are fast and cost-effective for Astec and its customers.
Perform or assist with other assigned duties when qualified.
Keep the work area free of excessive debris, including wooden pallets and cardboard boxes, and sweep and discard debris at the end of each shift.