Warehouse Associate

This position is responsible for providing timely and high-quality shipping services, and for providing controlled distribution and inventory of finished products. While performing any combination of the following duties: picking/packaging/shipping products manually, inspecting incoming orders for damage and accuracy and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse. This position may also serve as the back-up for the production area as needed.

• Ensure that products available for shipment is shipped in a timely and quality basis, coordinate with customers as required
• Pick, inspect, pack, weigh and prepare shipping documents to ship all orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
• Label or re-label products, as necessary.
• Enter parcel shipment details into UPS/Fed Ex software.
• Prepare export documents for occasional UPS/Fed Ex/DHL international shipments.
• Collaborate with our 3 rd party logistics company to select appropriate carrier and prepare bill of lading for LTL shipments.
• Post shipments in our ERP system.
• Affix packing slip, material certification(s), and other necessary labels on to the packages.
• Greet and hand packages to carriers or load skids onto trucks.
• Contact carriers and investigate late pick-ups or shipment delays.
• Record all tracking numbers and pro numbers in our ERP system.
• File claims with carriers for lost or damaged shipments.
• Report immediately to supervisor/lead/manager any and all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.

• Inspect incoming deliveries for any damage or missing items; immediately report issues with the delivery driver and supervisor. Take pictures to document the damage and/or missing items.
• Count/weigh incoming orders for accurate receiving.
• Put away goods in a timely and organized manner.

• Conduct regular cycle counts of raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Count selected inventory items during annual year-end inventory audit with 3 rd party auditing firm.
• Verify counts on inspected products to ensure accurate receiving into our ERP system.
• Problem-solve to address all inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to resolve all inventory issues.
• Rotate raw material and finished goods inventory utilizing first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Consolidate and organize inventory daily.
• Monitor shipping supply usage and make purchase requisitions to maintain adequate stock.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, optimizing storage space and layout.
• Perform and maintain weekly forklift safety inspection checklist.
• Liaise with our forklift vendor who performs the annual preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the safe operation of equipment.
• Maintains full working knowledge of all processes.
• Adheres to all company standards and policies.
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
• Report immediately to the supervisor or general manager all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
  • Production, if needed: Learn to operate extruders, centerless grinders, and/or compression-molding equipment. Assist shop personnel.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to read a caliper and tape measure.
• Ability to operate machines includes, but not limited to, bar code reader, computer terminal, other electronic devices, and forklift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and the capacity to learn new systems, including our ERP system.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and very strong organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills
• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
• Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast-paced environment that requires strong teamwork.
• Understanding of all tools, gauges, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.
• Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
• Must have a good work ethic.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, logistics or inventory experience in a production environment.

• Experience in using pallet jacks and forklifts is desired but not…