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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment (MHE).
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills, RF scanner skills, and WMS-function skills.
• English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related product-handling, storage, and distribution duties.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that are not regulated and can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending; constant walking and standing; occasional hand and finger manipulation, sitting, and handling products or packaging materials; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds; and reaching above the shoulder or outward, squatting, or kneeling.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed and overtime as dictated by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
• 2–4 years of proven forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new and existing associates in distribution activities and current Standard Operating Procedures, including shipping, receiving, picking, and quality control.
• Assist with forklift operation and certification for associates.
• Oversee and coordinate unloading inbound shipments, stacking product, and picking and staging outbound shipments to meet productivity objectives.
• Verify inbound and outbound paperwork with drivers and ensure products are properly counted.
• Load orders accurately according to designated doors and trailers, and process shipping, receiving, and picking functions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Research discrepancies in shipping and receiving.
• Communicate professionally with customers by phone, electronically, or in person, and prepare accurate activity reports for site management.
• Conduct quality-control checks using appropriate documentation; verify that products and orders are received, shipped, and picked correctly and meet quality standards; report damage or discrepancies.
• Stack, package, shrink-wrap, and label products according to procedures.
• Report inconsistencies and problems to the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager, and participate in quality meetings.
• Follow relevant ISO standards, safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, company policies, OSHA/MSDS standards, and site-specific rules; maintain a clean and orderly warehouse and participate in safety meetings.
• Direct the warehouse work team to achieve objectives; assist associates and temporary labor with productivity sheets and accurate production and payroll-hour records.
• Assist the Supervisor in maintaining appropriate staffing levels, establishing work schedules, implementing schedules, and assigning and completing jobs effectively.
• Help ensure associates handle products according to prescribed quality procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in department meetings and initiate, document, and communicate actions concerning non-conformities and process or product problems; bring non-conformities to the Quality Department’s attention immediately.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently, inspect equipment daily, perform minor maintenance, maintain equipment upkeep, and report equipment problems; maintain an active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as guided by site management, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting visitors, filing, and record keeping.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed, work overtime when dictated by business needs, and perform other duties as assigned.