Warehouse Associate

PennEngineering®•Tonawanda, NY

10d

About The Position

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated individual to join the Sherex Warehouse Team as a Warehouse Associate. The role supports warehouse operations by receiving, picking, verifying, stocking, repackaging, processing, and shipping products, while maintaining equipment and a clean, safe work area. The position uses JD Edwards and Syspro ERP systems, a Microsoft tablet, barcode scanning equipment, and warehouse machinery. Employees must obtain and maintain PennEngineering-approved forklift certification within three months of employment. The role involves frequent lifting and carrying, extended periods of standing and walking, bending and reaching, operating equipment, and working in varying temperatures. PennEngineering describes its workplace as welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and supportive of professional growth.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to read and communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
Ability to use a computer for data entry, data retrieval, and updating orders appropriately.
Ability to use barcode scanning technology.
Obtain and maintain PennEngineering-approved forklift certification within three months of employment.
Frequent lifting and carrying of items, often weighing 10 to 50 pounds and sometimes heavier; frequent team lifting for items over 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often 8 or more hours per shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach overhead and at various angles, push and pull equipment, and climb ladders or stairs.
Ability to operate machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or conveyor belts, which may require certification.
Ability to perform repetitive motions such as scanning, packing, and sorting, and to handle small items for labeling or packaging.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, including cold storage or hot environments.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
Experience with JD Edwards ERP or another ERP system.

Responsibilities

Receive products and other goods, using JD Edwards as required for receiving direct finished goods.
Pick orders using JD Edwards and a Microsoft tablet.
Verify received product quantities using shipping information and box quantities.
Identify and accurately and promptly stock products in warehouse bin locations using scanning equipment.
Repackage products as needed, counting items and ensuring accurate quantities in each box.
Maintain and process orders using tool assembly, a bagging machine, rework, and quality sorting.
Prepare and ship products according to customer requirements, shipping orders, bar-code requirements, or secondary-process requirements.
Maintain equipment checklists and perform minimal upkeep on equipment, including scales and forklifts.
Complete required daily and monthly maintenance checklists and report issues to managers.
Maintain a clean warehouse area by following housekeeping and safety policies and procedures.
Verify returned material authorization (RMA) quantities, part numbers, customer names, and other details, and close RMAs in Syspro.
Obtain and maintain PennEngineering-approved forklift certification within three months of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.