Warehouse Specialist 3PL

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind (TAB) is a non-profit organization founded in 1934 to provide opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind. TAB offers a variety of benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee appreciation events. The Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan. This role involves verifying materials against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages, routing materials to storage locations, storing and stacking materials, conducting inventory, examining stored materials for deterioration, and preparing items for shipment. The specialist may operate hand or power trucks and an electric pallet jack. This position also includes maintaining equipment, ensuring production orders are pulled correctly, inspecting product loads, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). A key aspect of this role is maintaining a safe and clean work environment and complying with TAB's Safety and Security policies, as well as embodying the company's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork (LIGHT).

Requirements

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Ability to operate and read a RF gun and computer.
Electric and nonelectric pallet jack skills.
Possesses basic math skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment.
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to read, comprehend and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative form.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Demonstrates sound work ethics.
Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Highschool diploma or equivalent.
Forklift Certification or the ability to attain certification through the company's training if needed.
Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
The ability to stand for 7-8 hours a day.
The ability to lift 10-45lbs items/products repeatedly.
The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 80% of time.
Background Check and Drug Screen required.
Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of TAB's storage plan.
Verifying materials and/or merchandise against receiving documents, noting, and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages.
Count incoming stock for verification and after classification of the product.
Fold and/or package product according to specifications.
May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties.
Verify correctness by comparing items and quantities against placard and SCALE; checking for damaged goods; ensuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to warehouse locations; preparing and keeping records of goods received.
Count quantities of materials, parts, or products received.
Confirm stock in the correct location with the proper condition code, and with the correct quantity.
Perform cycle counts weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
Counting all inventory to know the exact quantity in the entire warehouse (usually performed annually).
Noting and reporting discrepancies in a timely manner.
Ensure production orders are pulled correctly, properly documented, and placed in the designated location for pick up.
Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse.
Maintain and operate all TAB equipment and property in accordance with accepted TAB practices.
Transfer product from different locations in the warehouse.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Mechanically load or unload materials from with electric pallet jack.
May operate hand or power trucks.
Preserves safe and clean work environment.
Complies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's Safety and Security policies and guidelines.
Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
Other duties as assigned.