Warehouse Operator I

Martin Marietta•Waynesville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator I is responsible for observing company work rules and safety rules, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and a seat belt while driving a forklift. This role requires operating forklifts and material handling equipment to store, stage, move, and transfer materials, utilizing scanners and barcode equipment. The position also involves maintaining warehouse inventory accuracy, assisting with cycle counts and physical counts, and safely loading/unloading trucks. The operator will collaborate with various managers and leads, maintain a safe and organized work environment, and report any discrepancies to supervisors. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Must observe company work rules and safety rules at all times, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and wearing a seat belt while driving a forklift at all times.
Must receive and maintain forklift certification and if utilizing company vehicles, must have and maintain a valid state drivers’ license.
Ability to operate all types of forklifts and/or material handling equipment to effectively store, stage, move and transfer material to/from appropriate locations, utilizing scanners and barcode equipment, visual observations and verification of counts.
Maintain warehouse inventory accuracy and assist with scheduled cycle counts and inventory counts.
Partner with the inventory team to maintain the perpetual inventory count as well as a month end physical count on raw materials and finished goods, as needed.
Load/unload trucks or trailers safely, abiding by all safety control parameters and policies.
Work with Warehouse Manager, Inventory Manager and Production, as needed.
Coordinate work with Warehouse Leads, Traffic Coordinator and Planner/Schedulers or Production as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment (shelves, pallet area, workstations, etc.).
Maintain a consistent, efficient and stocked warehouse and work area while organizing and maximizing floor space.
Alert supervisor or next level manager of any discrepancies or encountered problems which may affect customer’s delivery and/or inventory.
Must be knowledgeable in ERP/Inventory management system as it applies to warehouse functions, including the use of computers and associated software, scanning equipment, printers and labeling equipment.
Need strong organizational, communication and people skills, and have the ability to work with all team members, demonstrating a positive demeanor and a “can do” attitude.
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Basic math, computer and data entry skills.
Knowledge of scan guns and scanning, printing equipment/technology.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe company work rules and safety rules at all times, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and wearing a seat belt while driving a forklift at all times.
Operate all types of forklifts and/or material handling equipment to effectively store, stage, move and transfer material to/from appropriate locations, utilizing scanners and barcode equipment, visual observations and verification of counts.
Maintain warehouse inventory accuracy and assist with scheduled cycle counts and inventory counts.
Partner with the inventory team to maintain the perpetual inventory count as well as a month end physical count on raw materials and finished goods, as needed.
Load/unload trucks or trailers safely, abiding by all safety control parameters and policies.
Work with Warehouse Manager, Inventory Manager and Production, as needed.
Coordinate work with Warehouse Leads, Traffic Coordinator and Planner/Schedulers or Production as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment (shelves, pallet area, workstations, etc.).
Maintain a consistent, efficient and stocked warehouse and work area while organizing and maximizing floor space.
Alert supervisor or next level manager of any discrepancies or encountered problems which may affect customer’s delivery and/or inventory.
Other duties, as assigned by manager.