Warehouse Operator

Essity•Harrodsburg, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to learn and perform all warehouse (shipping & receiving) operations, functions and activities. This role requires a high level of commitment to safety principles and safe work practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good organizational and time management skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills. The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for safely operating warehouse equipment, loading customer outbound loads, processing transactions timely and efficiently, and unloading inbound trailers with care. A good level of proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) software and associated equipment is expected. Other duties may include Cycle Counting and Housekeeping. The role demands the capability to work with minimal stress and frustration in a high demand, evolving work environment. Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs and be willing to work overtime as necessary. Daily duties include loading customer outbound loads, unloading/put-away of inbound product and materials, and performing various warehouse tasks to support overall daily operations.

Requirements

Proven high level of commitment to safety principles and safe work practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Capability to work with minimal stress and frustration in a high demand, evolving work environment.
Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs.
Willing and able to work overtime as necessary to support business needs.
HS Diploma or GED
Must be 18 years old or older.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
12 hour rotating shift schedule, alternating between day shift and night shift at 2-week intervals. Ability to work a rotating or "swing shift" schedule is mandatory.
Must have basic computer skills
Must possess a high degree of attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced, high quality manufacturing environment.
Must be ready to work in a challenging environment, may be subjected to swings in temperature as manufacturing areas are not air conditioned.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a pad truck; carton clamp and fork truck(s)
Load customer outbound loads; process all transactions timely and efficiently.
Unload inbound trailers in a quality manner with excellence in care, custody and control
Learn and demonstrate good level of proficiency in use of warehouse management systems (WMS) software and associated equipment.
Perform other IDC tasks as needed; Cycle Count, Housekeeping, etc.
Loading Customer Outbound Loads.
Unloading/Put-away of inbound product and materials.
Performing various warehouse tasks/functions as necessary to support overall daily IDC operations.