Warehouse Associate

Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate role supports our Company’s warehouse operations. This role will perform various warehouse activities such as receiving, input, sorting, loading and unloading inventory/products and all other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report shortages on warehouse materials (ex: crating materials, pallets, and crates for export orders in compliance for export regulations, boxes in prep area, shredded paper for shipping, etc.)
• Prepares orders for shipping including physically pulling orders, boxing up small orders, palletizing/strapping/wrapping freight orders, as well as lifting heavy valves (75-100 lbs.)
• Reviews and ensures all paperwork is prepared and included with shipment
• Coordination of third-party freight and will call orders
• Successfully complete Operator Safety Training of Powered Industrial Equipment Training Course
• Compares identifying information of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, work orders, and/or other records
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Scan and store all data received from customer on incoming jobs, as well as creates data packs and assigns incoming work orders to jobs
• Performs Put-Aways for incoming stock and also assists in cycle counts
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• Report maintenance and repair needs for all warehouse equipment to Warehouse Manager
• Helps keep warehouse, building entry area, and parking lot clean.
• Operation of forklift, reach truck, and other warehouse equipment
• Modifies valves on socket weld radial arm drill press
• Delivery/Pick Up driver as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ year experience in industrial shipping/ receiving environment
• Must be computer literate
• High School diploma or GED required
• Prior forklift experience (electric and/or sit-down)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, stays organized, and ability to problem solve
• Knowledge in Database Operative, UPS WorldShip, Outlook, Microsoft Word a huge plus
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow company procedures