Warehouse Specialist

(Job Description)

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Ability to perform basic math calculations

Must have good verbal and written skills

Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Current forklift certification is required; stand-up forklift preferred

Motorized (electric) pallet jack certification is a plus

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

Education and Experience

Minimum +1 years warehousing experience

Oracle experience preferred

Travel Requirements

Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Warehouse Specialist I is responsible for picking and staging orders on the shipping dock, counting and cross-checking staged orders for accuracy before shipment, replenishing warehouse picking locations, loading and unloading trailers, product putaway into designated storage locations, maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse and individual picking areas, and performing other tasks as assigned by management.

Work in a team-oriented environment by picking, preparing, and palletizing finished goods for shipment – working overtime as needed to accomplish the daily/weekly shipping goals.

Operate forklift or other equipment as required in the movement of material within the distribution center. Complete a daily vehicle inspection report prior to operating any equipment. Responsible for the proper charging of the vehicles after use. Performing light maintenance duties as required (i.e. watering battery properly).

Required to complete warehouse tasks using a handheld RF scanner (picking, replenishing, and putting away items). This includes ensuring precise data entry, verifying product details, and recording serial numbers to maintain inventory integrity. Attention to detail and adherence to company procedures are essential to prevent errors and ensure accurate order fulfillment.

Follows and understands all company and job specific procedures.

Meets all facility standards applied within select departments.

Will pick and stack product according to procedure and special instructions.

Cross-checking as needed to 100% accuracy.

Pick, check, over pack, consolidate, and process parcel cases as necessary.

Follow all safety instructions to properly load / unload trailers according to procedure.

Verify accuracy of shipments received, determine locations for products, and put product into available locations.

Work independently and proactively. Clearly communicate with management and department personnel on key issues regarding returns processing.

Adhere to all good manufacturing practices, Food and Drug guidelines and Drug Enforcement Laws.

Work in teams as designated. (i.e. Safety, 5S, Lean, etc.)