Lubes - Warehouse Assistant

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for the lubricant warehouse, including accountability for receipts and shipments of products, safety, accurate inventory management, and various other duties. The Warehouse Assistant is also responsible for loading, unloading, and repackaging bulk products in the absence of the Quality Specialist.

• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment in work areas, warehouse, and grounds.
• Unload deliveries received and store in inventory according to company protocols.
• Ensure that products are pulled and staged for daily deliveries accurately, meeting or exceeding vendor quality requirements and customer expectations.
• Compile, enter, and track shipping/receiving data related to warehouse performance metrics (KPI).
• Focus on organizational and divisional goals continually.
• Ensure that accurate and up-to‑date sales orders/shipping documents are in place prior to loading and delivery.
• Maintain regular attendance and follow designated safety practices.
• Manage inventory of warehouse supplies to ensure no disruptions of normal operations.
• Create efficiencies related to processes and/or warehouse operations.
• Perform other duties not listed as required.

• Keep direct supervisor apprised of problems or issues that are beyond a typical scope.
• Ensure clear, complete, and timely communication with team members in other functional areas.
• Provide accurate and updated documents to communicate which products have been pulled and staged for delivery.
• Ensure communication with customers, suppliers, vendors, and co‑workers is professional and appropriate.
• Ensure prompt communication to Plant Manager and/or Human Resources Department of any personnel issues.

• Ensure accurate product levels, sizes, and quantities on packaged products to minimize backorders.
• Ensure that products are pulled and staged timely, accurately, and in a manner that meets or exceeds customer delivery expectations.
• Provide warehouse performance data and reports to management and division as needed and/or requested.

• Work with other team members to drive continuous improvement in individual, departmental, and organizational productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement and growth within existing position.
• Know, understand, and follow company standards for product integrity and package appearance (DPIM).
• Complete required training for position as assigned.
• Complete necessary cross training as required on bulk receiving and repackaging operations to provide backup in absence of Quality Specialist.

• Work diligently to identify and correct safety deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Complete all safety training as required for this position.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and strive to avoid preventable accidents.
• Inform Plant Manager promptly of unsafe conditions and behaviors, and recommend how to correct or eliminate them.
• Adhere to company safety policies and report all work‑related injuries, incidents, and near misses immediately.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings.
• Cooperate with the medical provider, following and treatment plan(s) and/or return‑to‑work program(s).

• Manage handling of inventory to minimize damage and ensure that correct levels/products are received, staged, and shipped.
• Perform regular inspections on equipment to ensure that company standards are upheld for safe, efficient, and proper operations.
• Know, understand, and follow company/vendor product integrity programs for all goods and services.
• Assemble, maintain, and install (when applicable) plant and customer equipment.
• Load, unload, and repackage bulk products in absence of Quality Specialist.
• Perform essential functions of Warehouse Quality Specialist position in their absence.

This position has no direct reports.

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ months of experience in a warehouse or related field

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

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