Traffic Control Assistant

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Provides office and distribution support services to ensure efficiency and effectiveness for shipping and receiving. Works within a warehouse as part of a team to move product into and out of the distribution area in preparation and distribution of a finished quality product for the customer.

• Operates keyboard or other data entry device to enter data into computer. Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer, using data entry device, such as keyboard or optical scanner, and following format displayed on screen.
• Compares data entered with source documents. Deletes incorrectly entered data, and re-enters correct data. May compile, sort, and verify accuracy of data to be entered.
• Receives, directs and relays telephone messages and fax messages to appropriate staff.
• Assists in Cycle counting.
• Provides support to the Inventory Control/Distribution Manager, Distribution Supervisor, Traffic Control Clerk and International Shipping Clerk as well as others when applicable.
• Assists Accounting department by scanning necessary documents and/or other accounting functions.
• Prints various reports when applicable.
• Knowledgeable of the distribution processes within the department. Refers to procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing work.
• Promotes quality by maintaining discipline and compliance of procedures related to job specifications. Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand and hand truck when assisting others.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence (i.e. part number and/or product type) when applicable.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• All other tasks as assigned by Inventory Control/Distribution Manager and Distribution Supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties and responsibilities for this position cannot be performed remotely and must be performed at the facility location.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Minimum of one to two years of data entry experience and shipping/receiving experience required. Must have worked in a team‑based environment. Must have good computer skills. Must be able to type a minimum of 40 wpm and utilize various office equipment with minimal to no assistance. Must be detail oriented, organized, and learn quickly as this is a fast‑paced environment.

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The environment in the shipping area can be very hot and very cold depending on the outside environment. It is not climate controlled in all areas of the shipping department.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending on the assigned area. Areas with high noise level require earplugs. The employee will be informed of the requirement to wear earplugs upon assignment to a designated high noise area.

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