Warehouse Associate Parcel - GreenWood Inc FUI-IL

The Warehouse Associate - Small Parcel & Packaging Area performs tasks to ensure accurate and timely transactions by following department processes and procedures to safely operate equipment while handling material (i.e., loading and unloading of material) within a warehouse or storage facility, ensuring compliance within the facility as it relates to quality, productivity, safety, and security.

• Perform material handling duties using RF Scanners and pick tickets to correctly pick and load orders
• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jack, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within warehouse or storage facility
• Ensure duties are performed per documented work instructions to ensure customer requirements are met
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and take action to eliminate/minimize risks to include communicating to management any product availability issues
• Promote safety awareness and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or unsafe equipment within the facility
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment while ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required
• Use proper and appropriate forklift practices to safely, accurately, and efficiently unload material from trailers
• Inspect pallets for proper packaging, stacking, and labeling according to specifications; removing trash, damaged pallets and cardboard from the production areas as needed
• Transition with flexibility in the daily work schedule and areas as needed
• Work with other warehouse employees to ensure positive employee relations within the team
• Provide input to the Warehouse Coordinator and the Sr. Supervisor to develop and implement operational procedures
• Perform daily forklift inspections per required criteria
• Maintain functional knowledge of BOLs and receiving processes
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Maintain On-time shipping accuracy, quality shipping accuracy and Inventory accuracy = 99.75%
• Ensure all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after the process to foster a positive safety culture by having a safety-first mindset and approach during execution of activities
• Based on the nature of the essential functions associated with this role, Green Wood has designated this as a  safety-sensitive  position.

• Accurately perform responsibilities with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

• High School Diploma, GED, or applicable work experience
• Ability to communicate in English
• Strong work ethic with proven ability to support a positive team environment
• Ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures and processes
• Minimum 6 months experience using material handling equipment and driving a forklift
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field
• Ability to read and communicate in English and perform basic math functions
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus on instructions and safety
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency
• Ability to further develop computer skills such as email and reports as necessary
• Ability to hold themselves accountable for their areas of responsibility and for their actions
• Willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with ahigh level of customer service
• Ability to be available to work overtime and alternate shifts based on customer’s needs
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization in various areas of responsibility
• Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests)
• Ability and willingness to cross train in other areas for back up coverage as needed
• Experience demonstrating successful support of a positive safety culture
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)

• Prior experience in a warehouse or production environment in a material handling role
• Greater than one year experience in a material handling role
• Extensive knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field

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