Warehouse Operator - Shipping - 1st Shift - NAIC1

World Wide Technology Holding•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

Warehouse Operators support receiving, moving, picking, and shipping products throughout warehouse and integration operations. The role involves operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) around racking systems, applying and scanning labels to track products, and ensuring products are safely and securely loaded or stored. The position reports to a Warehouse Supervisor and uses handheld scanning equipment and various warehouse equipment while following established processes and working as part of a team. This is a fast-paced role focused on completing work accurately and on deadline to deliver customer satisfaction. Standard shift hours are generally observed, and voluntary or mandatory overtime may be included. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment. The position is listed as a first-shift role.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of warehousing experience.
Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including operating a PIT at an elevation of 25 or more feet from the warehouse floor.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality, thorough, and accurate work on deadlines.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), cranes, or box trucks while following safety practices and best practices.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement within the work area and apply approaches that improve work outputs.
Use established tools and techniques to track progress on process improvements.
Learn and support receiving, shipping, and warehousing processes.
Gather information to understand problems, identify their source, research routine issues and known solutions, follow prescribed resolution steps, and escalate troubleshooting when needed.
Communicate attentively by taking notes, asking clarifying questions, recognizing non-verbal cues, and reflecting information back to confirm understanding.
Work with supervisors to set goals and priorities, manage time efficiently, and complete tasks and deadlines reliably.
Comply with and promote safety guidelines.
Promote a clean and organized (5S) warehouse operation.
Apply and scan labels to track products and ensure products are safely and securely loaded or stored.