Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse Specialist

Department: Procurement Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: 5%

Work Schedule: Positions Supervised:

Mon – Fri 7:00am to 5:00pm N/A

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position receives, stores and distributes material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")

· Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing to sales associates for processing.

· Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.

· Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.

· Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or product code.

· File requisitions, work orders or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated storage area.

· Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for personnel traffic.

· Assemble orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.

· Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.

· Organize transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary.

· Maintains quality throughout the logistic processes.

· Plan warehouses and distribution centers for efficiency in both operations and capacity.

· Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.

· Open bales, crates and other containers.

· Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program.

· Assist in counting of physical inventory.

· Weigh and count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.

· May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.

· Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments.

· Prepare parcels for mailing.

· Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.

· Wear the proper safety equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

· High School degree; and 1-2 years experience

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Communication Proficiency

· Organizational Skills

· Mathematical Skills

· Technical Capacity

· Thoroughness

· Time Management

· Drive Forklift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Last Reviewed 03/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Katy, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Required)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Inventory control: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location