Warehouse Coord

empirical foods, inc.•Garden City, KS

About The Position

The Warehouse Coordinator supports daily materials activities, including movement, handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, shipping, filling production orders, and maintaining inventory. The role also supports empirical’s research and development activities through hands-on assistance with machine development. Machinery may be built, modified, scrapped, and redesigned as projects evolve, so warehouse personnel are responsible for receiving, tracking, and issuing parts throughout the development process.

Requirements

Good mechanical knowledge.
Familiarity with industrial equipment, parts, and inventory control.
General computer knowledge and efficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees at all levels as necessary.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, twist, reach, bend, climb, and lift.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Valid, unexpired driver’s license; ability to pass a motor vehicle record check and remain insurable through the company insurance program.
Ability to become DOT certified and pass a DOT certification physical if required.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
High school diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory control systems.
Previous warehouse or inventory control experience, including operating a forklift and pallet jack.
Previous shipping and receiving experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, stock, and distribute materials, tools, and equipment in the warehouse; inspect, weigh, record, or count items received.
Process authorized production-order requests and shipping and receiving orders; move items between locations and around the warehouse as needed; record, document, and process related paperwork.
Sort and move materials or items on shelves, in bins, or to the floor in compliance with company and safety standards.
Operate authorized vehicles, forklifts, and other material-handling machinery to move, pick up, or place items in and out of the warehouse.
Package and prepare items for shipping, including preparing paperwork and marking or labeling packages as required.
Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment and notify management of needed repairs or equipment replacement.
Comply with safety and sanitation guidelines, including requirements for chemical storage and machinery and equipment use.
Pull orders for supplies needed by plant departments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and maintain inventory of warehouse supplies such as office, janitorial, and tool supplies.
Identify parts needing repair or replacement and create the appropriate paperwork to ship or repair them.
Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and perform other duties as assigned.