Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift (BH-72317)

Location Duluth, United States Sector Manufacturing & Production Salary $17.00 to $19.00 per hour

Warehouse Associate Reports To: Materials Manager

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support inventory management, material handling, kit preparation, and SMT setup activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring production teams have the materials they need while maintaining accurate inventory records and warehouse organization. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Receive and stock materials in assigned bin and lot locations
• Prepare production kits based on manufacturing schedules and production requirements
• Perform cycle counts and scheduled inventory audits
• Monitor inventory for expired materials, including items stored in refrigerated areas
• Process returned kits from production and adjust inventory counts accordingly
• Maintain accurate inventory records and logs when additional materials are issued to production
• Ensure materials are stored, handled, and tracked accurately at all times

• Perform initial setup of SMT machines
• Load and feed component magazines according to Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Verify materials and components are staged correctly for production runs

• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and company policies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of warehouse safety procedures and OSHA regulations
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials
• Ability to bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to distinguish colors, fine details, and variations in tones

• Inventory control and cycle counting
• Material handling in a manufacturing environment
• SMT setup or electronics manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production support processes

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