Warehouse Associate III

Job Title:

Warehouse Associate III

Position Summary:

This position is a progression in the Warehouse Associate career path. This position includes all of the responsibilities of the Warehouse Associate I and II positions with the additional responsibility of operating lift equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, order picker) and stocking inventory (e.g., product put-away, replenishment, consolidation).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all responsibilities of the Warehouse Associate I and II positions

* Follows all standard operating procedures while performing the picking and packing functions for all customer orders.

* Utilizes radio frequency (RF) device/computer properly to receive/process order picking and packing instructions.

* Converts packaging information into appropriate unit of measure.

* Verifies item number, quantity and accurate unit of measure for items picked/packed for customer orders.

* Picks, assembles and ships branch inventory transfers.

* Notes and processes special handling instructions from pick list and/or RF display.

* Monitors warehouse to keep aisles and shelves clean and free of debris.

* Ensures product is stocked properly on shelves without obstructions.

* Upholds sustainability process by putting recyclables in proper receptacles and all other waste in the trash bins.

* Adheres to all standard operating procedures (SOPs) associated with properly inspecting, unloading, sorting, receiving and staging inventory.

* Verifies item number, quantity, and unit of measure (UOM) information for items unloaded and received into the warehouse.

* Administers all receiving documentation and reporting concerning receiving discrepancies.

* Palletizes product using stacking patterns determined by branch facility to ensure the proper fit in the branch specific locations.

* Notes and processes special handling instructions from packing list and/or RF display.

* Stages/consolidates inventory receipts into designated lanes for put away.

* Monitors warehouse to keep work areas, aisles and shelves clean, organized and free of debris.

* Upholds sustainability process by putting recyclables in proper receptacles and other waster into proper trash bins.

* Follows all company safety guidelines and completes all monthly safety training.

Additional responsibility for level III position

* Adheres to all standard operating procedures (SOPs) associated with inspecting/operating lift truck equipment and stocking inventory via put-away, replenishment, or consolidation activity.

* Verifies item number, quantity and unit of measure (UOM) information when stocking inventory.

* Captures/reports all product movement information including discrepancies found while stocking product.

* Stocks inbound product in an organized manner and in the correct locations to enhance replenishment and picking productivity.

* Reduces overstock locations via consolidation activity - increasing storage capacity.

* Performs cycle counting activities for the company to ensure inventory accuracy in all locations for all items.

* Ensures outbound shipments are palletized correctly, wrapped tightly with stretch film, staged in proper outbound lanes and loaded properly onto correct carrier.

* Monitors warehouse to keep work areas, aisles, and shelves clean, organized and free of debris.

* Upholds sustainability process by putting recyclables in proper receptacles and all other waste into the correct trash bin.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

* One or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Must be able to show proficiency in Warehouse Associate I and II roles for at least six months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and to perform these operations using units of measure and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situation.

KEY DIMENSIONS (These are knowledges, skills and abilities that are considered essential or very important to successful performance.) Learning Agility, Adaptability/Flexibility, Time Management, Detail Orientation, Team Player, Excellence, Work Standard, Builds Trust, Energy Working Independently,…