Warehouse Assistant

Position Overview – Warehouse Assistant I

Wilsonart, in Detroit, currently has an opening for a Warehouse Assistant I. This person will perform warehousing functions to replenish the finished goods inventory with material from the manufacturing facilities. Fills customer orders, inspects material and packs material for shipment as needed in the assigned department/location. Performs other tasks as required.

• Receives all material from the manufacturing facilities and vendors
• Checks and places materials in the correct bin
• Checks material against the manifest and reports discrepancies
• Informs supervisor and photographs all defective materials
• Cuts down over-sized laminate to fill pending orders
• Reads, interprets, processes, and packs orders
• Performs total skid count for loads
• Assists the needs of the customer

• Ability to learn computers sufficient to check inventories
• Ability to learn materials inventoried
• Ability to learn packing techniques
• Ability to learn proper material handling techniques
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drive a lift truck
• Ability to read and understand customer orders
• Ability to operate a saw
• Ability to enter data at an acceptable speed

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1+ years relevant warehouse experience

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, pushing, climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs). Examples: grounds staff and EMS.

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.