Warehouse Associate

Activar Incorporated•Forest Lake, MN

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate provides timely, high-quality shipping services and controlled distribution and inventory of finished products. Duties include manually picking, packaging, and shipping products; inspecting incoming orders for damage and accuracy; and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse. The position may also provide backup support to the production area as needed. The role handles outbound and inbound fulfillment, inventory control, warehouse organization, and safe equipment operation. It may include learning to operate production equipment and assisting shop personnel when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous warehouse, logistics, or inventory experience in a production environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to read a caliper and tape measure.
Ability to operate a barcode reader, computer terminal, other electronic devices, and a forklift.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and ability to learn new systems, including the ERP system.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining productive, positive working relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment requiring teamwork.
Understanding of tools, gauges, equipment, and other instruments used for the position.
Ability to perform arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
Good work ethic.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience using pallet jacks and forklifts; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Pick, inspect, pack, weigh, document, label, and ship orders accurately and on time.
Coordinate with customers and carriers, enter parcel details into UPS/FedEx software, prepare occasional international export documents, and work with the third-party logistics provider on carrier selection and LTL bills of lading.
Post shipments and record tracking and pro numbers in the ERP system; affix packing slips, certifications, and other required labels to packages.
Hand packages to carriers or load skids onto trucks, investigate late pickups or delays, and file claims for lost or damaged shipments.
Inspect inbound deliveries for damage or missing items, document issues with photographs, report them, count or weigh incoming goods, and put goods away promptly and in an organized manner.
Conduct cycle counts and participate in the annual year-end inventory audit; verify receiving counts, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with other teams to resolve inventory issues.
Rotate raw materials and finished goods using FIFO, consolidate and organize inventory, and maintain adequate shipping supplies through purchase requisitions.
Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and optimize storage space and layout.
Complete weekly forklift safety inspection checklists and coordinate with the forklift vendor for annual preventive maintenance.
Operate equipment safely and report problems affecting safety, equipment, tooling, or quality promptly to a supervisor, lead, or manager.
Maintain working knowledge of processes and follow company standards, policies, and professional conduct guidelines.
Learn to operate extruders, centerless grinders, and/or compression-molding equipment and assist shop personnel when production support is needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.