Warehouse Associate

Thruway Fasteners•City of North Tonawanda, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for completion of all customers orders filled including; filling customer orders and delivering them to a delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards. Operate a forklift to pull and store bins in a neat and orderly manner. Safe operation of all equipment is the top priority of this position. This individual is a generalist that can perform all the duties of physically receiving, picking, packing, kitting, shipping and cycle-counting.

Requirements

Self-starter with outgoing personality, positive attitude, attention to detail
Excellent communication skills including listening and reading comprehension
Team-player who is willing to help others as needed
Read and count accurately
Professional demeanor and appearance
Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
PPE- Safety Gloves
Possession a valid Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Receiving: upload incoming deliveries and complete a visual inspection for damage. Verify counts and items are correct and match up with the packing slips. Receive product into internal system
Order picking: locate product in warehouse using picket ticket. Check product and verify quantity
Packing Orders: ensure items picked are correct and package to customer's requirements. Label as required by customer
Shipping: package shipments per customer's request. Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer's request. Set up delivery schedule for in house deliveries
Quality Control: ensure all orders are correct to customer's sizes and specifications (measure if required) check fit-form-function. Check that orders are accurate and free of any defects
Package and weigh any orders to customer's requirements. Conduct physical inventories as required
On a daily basis, inspect and do routine maintenance on equipment
Takes care of trash and cardboard in work area to keep clean
Reads, orders and makes a list to pull and put away bins in a fast but safe speed
Uses the monthly check list to ensure forklift is in proper working condition
Safely operate Thruway vehicles and maintain a clean driving record
Check for consumption for re-order and work with customers to approve and adjust inventory levels to ensure optimum Thruway efficiency and customer satisfaction
Ensure all orders are correct to customer's sizes and specifications. Check quantity and quality of product as delivered to assure defect free.
Uses the monthly check list to ensure forklift is in proper working condition