Warehouse Associate

Overview

Warehouse Associate — Portsmouth VA 23704. Duration 4 months. 2 positions in Norfolk site – Address is 1155 Pineridge Rd., Norfolk, Va 23502. Interviewing via. Initial duration is 4 months. Warehouse role. No experience required but would like to see some warehouse experience. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Occasional overtime. Requires standing/crouching for extended periods of time.

• Can you commit to the set working schedule of 10AM-6:30PM?
• Do you have reliable transportation to work?
• Are you available for occasional overtime?
• Do you have the ability to stand/ crouch for extended periods of time?
• Do you have the ability to lift/ push/ pull up to 45 lbs of weight?
• How would you ensure the accuracy of orders in our warehouse?
• Do you think it is important to follow safety rules? Why?

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Operation of forklifts, packaging and labeling of customer orders, and utilization of computer systems to process receipts, putaways, picks, and replenishments.
• Inspect incoming product and verify against shipping manifest for accuracy.
• Elevate inventory discrepancies to inventory control or management for resolution.
• Effectively work with QA organizations to disposition incoming product.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic math, read, understand, and make decisions based on written operating procedures.

• Ability to read product labels and picking sheets.
• Forklift certification, or ability to become certified (company provided).
• Ability to communicate discrepancies to warehouse supervisor.
• Must be able to operate rolling pushcart, electric forklift and manual pallet jack.

• Frequently exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts and rolling carts.
• Exposed to temperature controls in the warehouse.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when loading doors are open.
• May frequently work extended hours as required.

Vision:
Peripheral vision – ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Depth Perception – Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Lifting:
Ground to waist lift (Frequently) up to 70 lbs (handling 1 or 2 cases at a time).

Pushing/Pulling:
Static pushing and pulling (Frequently) to initiate pallet movement with pallet jack.

Ambulatory Activity:
Standing/Walking (Frequently to continuously) standing/walking on variable surfaces throughout entire shift in the warehouse.

Repetitive use of hand/grasping:
Frequently to continuously, light to forceful manipulating/grasping of product, picking sheets, and daily working tools.

Repetitive forward bending stand:
Frequently up to 32 inches in front of body at floor to 60 inches heights while placing selected product on rolling carts.

Forward bending standing:
Occasionally to frequently reaching for and organizing products.

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling:
Frequently to as low as ground level while picking/ organizing products at primary locations.

The above statements describe the general nature of work and are not a complete list of duties. Management reserves the right to amend duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This acknowledges that the applicant has read and understands the requirements and duties of the job and that they can perform the essential duties listed.

An equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in our workforce. Reasonable accommodation is provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact your HR Partner with the nature of your request.