Warehouse Associate

Description

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Associate receives, stocks, picks, and distributes parts and materials used in manufacturing operations. Verifies inventory accuracy through the execution of counting activities including daily cycle counting. Maintains a clean, safe workplace. The Warehouse Associate is a customer driven individual who is self-motivated and detail oriented.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Receives, puts-away, stores and issues parts and other materials.
• Adequately labels and maintains an organized inventory with accurate records.
• Puts-away parts, components and materials in the correct inventory locations safeguarding such from damage.
• Actively participates in stock counting activities such as cycle counting, location audit counts and fiscal year-end inventory counts.
• Actively participates in ensuring the workplace is safe and clean.
• Operates equipment including but not limited to forklift, pallet picker, utility truck, banding tools, corrugated compactor, pick-up truck and other various warehouse tools and equipment as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Picks and stores parts/material at ground level and at heights up to 16 feet using mobile stairs, forklift and/or pallet picker as required.
• Delivers parts to internal customer departments in the form of parts kits, kanban stocking or bulk delivery, as instructed.
• Load and unload parts/materials from freight trucks using forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Load and unload small package shipments from courier trucks by hand.
• Use computer and other office technology tools to prepare and/or transact pick lists, packing lists, inventory transactions, shipping documents and other daily requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits                0 hours
2. Stands          6 hours
3. Walks           2 hours
4. Drives          2 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs.)                         Frequently: 15 (lbs.)                        Occasionally: 30 (lbs.)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:      Right, Frequent                Left, Frequent
2. Pushing/Pulling:       Right, Constant                 Left, Constant
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right, Occasional              Left, Occasional

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: Occasional                      Left: Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending at Waist: Constant
2. Squatting: Constant
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Frequent
4. Kneeling on Ground: Frequent
5. Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequent

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise; resin; dusty environment). PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Safety glasses must be always worn.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.