WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING - FORKLIFT

Empire Packing • Olympia, WA

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees and participates in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies and inventory. The position requires maintaining receiving and inventory control records, preparing reports, and serving as a tech over assigned warehouse functions. Warehouse technicians must be able to make judgment calls based on equipment, product, and customer needs, and act as the final quality checkpoint before product reaches the customer. The work environment is a cold environment, with temperatures frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to work in these conditions for most of their workdays. This is a full-time position with a wage scale of $18.50 - $20.50.

Requirements

• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
• Must be able to concentrate on their tasks.
• Ability to understand and communicate information.
• Be at work every day and on time.
• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail.
• Display a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and dependable with the ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others.
• Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables.
• Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.
• Some overtime work may be scheduled and required.

Nice To Haves

• Serve as a tech over an assigned warehouse function; prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies and inventory.
• Maintain receiving and inventory control records and prepare related reports.
• Serve as a tech over assigned warehouse functions.
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
• Provide labor support to other areas as needed.
• Identify any safety concerns or hazards and report them.
• Provide machine maintenance and troubleshooting when required.
• Participate in the receiving, unloading, and inspection of shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips.
• Contact Supervisors regarding shortages, damaged goods, or other discrepancies; complete receiving, discrepancy, and follow-up reports.
• Participate in the stocking of products; plan storage locations; determine the proper location of supplies to allow for maximum space utilization.
• Prioritize work assignments.
• Deliver supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in annual physical inventories.
• Operate a computer and assigned software to input data and generate reports.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition.
• Make recommendations regarding proper storage, inventory, and warehousing procedures and improvements in warehouse efficiency.
• Load, unload, and sort packages in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.
• 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed