Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

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Full Time Logistics Colchester, VT, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

We are Hiring Immediately for a 1 st Shift, Warehouse Associate.

Join the team and enjoy the Perks now, such as Benefits, starting on Day ONE!!!!

Monday-Friday

General Duties & Functions

• Operates logistics equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards
• Receives incoming goods, checks for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices
• Picks orders, packs, receives, and dispatches outgoing goods according to orders
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks– regularly requiring physical moving and lifting of product weighing up to 85lbs
• Designates and organizes warehouse stock by product skew and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for forklift maneuverability
• Compiles and submits regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregates defective product from normal flow of inventory
• Assists in verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type
• Notifies leadership of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory counts
• Operates powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintains an operator license, if required
• Enters data into logistics management systems to maintain up-to-date records and retrieve stored information to respond to inquiries

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience driving/operating a forklift, retrieving and delivering material in tight places and narrow aisles, loading and unloading semi-trailers and operating a forklift in a high bay storage facility
• Possess basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required using logistics management systems
• Ability to operate with speed and accuracy
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately elevate issues when situations arise
• Ability to successfully complete the pre-hire basic skills test and assessments
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screen
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a logistics/warehouse storage environment preferred
• Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping
• Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
• Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in finished product
• Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels
• Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment and vibration

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligible after one month
• 401(k) matching 100% on first 6%
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness reimbursement
• Short Term Incentive Bonus

Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…