Warehouseperson Associate

DB Schenker • Iowa City, IA

291d

About The Position

The Warehouseperson Associate is responsible for loading and unloading freight accurately, managing inventory control, performing rotation and inspection, and executing other warehouse-related duties. This is an intermediate level position that requires good interpersonal skills and familiarity with OSHA regulations. The role involves operating various equipment such as forklifts and computers, and requires strong organizational, inventory, and accounting skills. Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and lifting weights of up to 50+ lbs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as a forklift and a computer
• Strong organizational, inventory, and accounting skills
• Ability to read, decode, and decipher freight coding
• Ability to operate hand truck and forklift
• Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather conditions
• Physical ability to push, pull, and lift varying weights up to 50+ lbs

Responsibilities

• Load/Unload inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers according to size of freight and destination
• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding in order to expedite freight movement and tracing process
• Reconcile driver pick up and delivery manifests
• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight
• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports
• Responsible for inventory, rotation and inspection of freight held in the warehouse
• Complete required documentation and other duties as needed/assigned
• Perform cleanup activities in the work area to ensure safety and cleanliness of warehouse
• Maintain quality standards for warehouse storage and service including communication to internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical coverage including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs
• Vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses
• Dental coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: High school or GED