Inbound / Outbound Specialist

R&S Logistics•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Warehouse Inbound / Outbound Specialist is a vital member of the R&S Logistics team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inbound receipts and outbound customer orders. The role may also support other warehouse operations, including picking and packing orders, building palletized orders, and manually unloading loads. The position uses a stand-up order picker lift, RF scanner, computer, and sit-down lift, and requires the use of specified personal protective equipment (PPE). It is described as detail-oriented, demanding, and rewarding, with an emphasis on accurate, efficient work and customer satisfaction. R&S Logistics is a third-party logistics team based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The company describes its values as Agility, Stewardship, Tenacity, Gratitude, and investment in shared success, and emphasizes safety, willingness to take on new tasks, and care for customer inventory.

Requirements

Ability to obtain forklift certification within the first 30 calendar days of employment and maintain it.
Ability to scan and pick items at heights of up to 20 feet for prolonged periods.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in varying warehouse conditions, including temperature fluctuations and outdoor weather exposure during loading and unloading.
Ability to lift and briefly carry loads up to 60 pounds, and team lift and carry loads up to 120 pounds.
Ability to bend, squat, and reach.
Intermediate computer data entry and keyboarding skills.
Near and far vision and depth perception.
Wear a Class 2 high-visibility vest or equivalent on the warehouse floor at all times; supplied by the company.
Wear safety-toed footwear on the warehouse floor at all times; supplied by the employee and subject to a reimbursement plan after Year 1.
Wear a company-supplied fall-arrest safety harness and lanyard during any vertical operation of the order picker.
Perform essential job functions with or without accommodations; reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

Responsibilities

Accurately pick and pack customer orders.
Use RF scanners and associated equipment.
Obtain forklift certification within the first 30 calendar days of employment and maintain it to safely and independently operate lifts.
Commit to customer service.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up order pickers and sit-down forklifts.
Participate in ongoing training programs and achieve satisfactory results.
Verify shipments and receipts.
Repack customer projects.
Load and unload product from trailers.
Label product with inventory tags.
Verify and scan inventory.
Assist with warehouse layout and location markings.
Report damaged or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
Assist with warehouse maintenance and improvements.
Follow all industry-specific and site-specific safety requirements.
Accurately report time worked, including following clock-in and clock-out procedures.
Follow the R&S Logistics Employee Handbook.