Warehouse Associate

HyTech Spring & Machine•Plainwell, MI

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate will coordinate the activities and operations of the warehouse for the customers of HyTech focusing on shipping, receiving, productivity, quality, continuous improvement, inventory, and safety.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology.
Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory.
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Basic Quality Standards and Concepts literacy
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for forklift truck required.
At least two years of work experience in a warehouse required.
Other certifications, training or requirements as may arise for this position as communicated by management.
Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

Manages warehouse inventory and maintains database.
Primary functions to receive, ship, handle and inventory materials and products.
Coordinates and schedules the movement of products throughout the warehouse including storage and shipment of finished products.
Implements daily production and shipping plan, arranging for excess stock to be stored in warehouse.
Manages daily flow of finished products by modifying storage space assignments.
Confirms availability of items to be shipped by verifying inventory records or conducting inventories of required items.
Identifies and reports slow-moving product and with approval, arranges for the removal of the product.
Directs forklift drivers to store goods in identified areas.
Manually handles, repacks, or restacks pallets of finished product as needed.
Operates forklift truck as needed.
Documents all related activities and completes forms and reports.
Performs other related duties as directed.