Warehouse Associate

Classification:
Support Staff

Exemption Status/Test:
Non-Exempt

Job Grade: 3

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Warehouse Supervisor

Job Goal:

To assist in shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering equipment, tools, and supplies, maintaining inventory control, and completing the required record keeping

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Certification/Licensure:

Valid Texas Driver's license with acceptable driving record

Experience:

Three years of experience in inventory control, delivery, shipping and receiving activities

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

* Basic proficiency of the use of a computer

* Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment

* Ability to ship and receive various products

* Ability to read supply requisitions

* Ability to perform basic arithmetic

* Ability to operate light truck, forklift, and pallet jack

Major Responsibilities:

* Verify accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage.

* Open crates and other containers using hand tools to unpack items received.

* Inspect shipments for damage and defects.

* Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.

* Sort and store all items according to established procedures.

* Maintain computerized inventory records, take physical count periodically, and check against inventory control totals using computer.

* Requisition additional supplies from purchasing department as needed.

* Read and fill requisitions. Verify accuracy of orders pulled.

* Drive light truck to various locations throughout Region 4 to deliver materials. Obtain authorized signature for supplies requested.

* Load and unload delivery truck by hand or by use of hand truck/forklift.

* Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles according to prescribed safety procedures.

* Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, carrying, etc.

* Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

* Identify any need for repairs on vehicles and equipment by following established inspection procedures.

* Closely monitor product inventory and report unfavorable trends to the warehouse supervisor.

* Sweep and clean the warehouse daily.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:

Prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; frequent manual labor required which includes the ability to pack, move, pick-up and relocate boxes and furniture weighing 50 or more lbs; may work prolonged and irregular hours including working Saturdays and some evenings as needed; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.