Warehouse Operator (1st Shift) - $20.74 per hour

Westlake • Brownsville, TN

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About The Position

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, preparing, and shipping product orders. The role also requires understanding assigned responsibilities in a contingency plan or crisis situation and working the shift pattern required by distribution needs.

Work includes checking inbound shipments against manifests and inspecting for damage, infestation, and production-code dates; safely storing and picking products; preparing and verifying outbound shipments; maintaining equipment and assigned areas; and supporting inventory accuracy. Some duties, such as operating a forklift or shrink-wrap machine, are performed if assigned and qualified.

The position involves frequent standing, walking, handling materials, and lifting. The work environment is usually moderately noisy, and some duties may take place in operating units, expose the employee to outdoor elements, or require stairs and elevators. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

• Preferred high school degree.
• Six months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience.
• Ability to read, count accurately, perform simple arithmetic, and write legibly.
• Ability to pass a basic math pre-employment test.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• RF technology experience is a plus.
• Forklift qualification, if assigned to unload inbound shipments.

Responsibilities

• Count inbound products, compare them with manifests, and inspect shipments for damage, infestation, and production-code dates.
• Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on the appropriate forms.
• Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• If assigned and qualified as a forklift driver, safely unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Maximize storage space and safely put items away on racks.
• Pick the correct number and type of products for orders.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material-handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag, or mark orders as required.
• Compare outbound quantities, labeling, and addresses with orders to verify shipments are complete and correct.
• Accept signatures for outbound shipments as necessary.
• Move product efficiently into outbound delivery vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, and comply with applicable local, OSHA, or Expeditors’ standards.
• Keep accurate records and reports; assist with physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Repack or re-box cases according to instructions and repair and re-box damaged goods as required.
• Operate a shrink-wrap machine if assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Annual retirement contribution of 3%.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Fitness reimbursement program.
• Opportunity for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED