Warehouse Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

Warehouse Associates are responsible for performing an array of duties, such as receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders, packing and shipping orders. Hourly rate: $15.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. (Note: Other duties may be assigned.)

• Fill customer orders as assigned by picking, scale counting, packing, or shipping material.
• Generate appropriate labels for product identification and/or mark materials with identifying information.
• Prepare parcels for shipment in accordance with Heilind and customer specifications to prevent damage, ensure preservation, and accurate identification.
• Work in a manner that promotes efficient handling and minimizes waste.
• Participate in Company sponsored training and process improvement activities.
• Comply with all Company Policies as defined in the Company’s Warehouse Orientation Packet.
• Pursue continuous improvement through training and process improvement.
• Comply with all applicable elements of the Company’s Quality Management System.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to use electronic devices such as barcode scanners for material pulling and material put away.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solver
• Team Player
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Dependability

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Person defined as: U.S. Citizen, Any individual granted U.S. permanent residence, granted status as a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 132b (a) (3); corporation/business/organization/group incorporated in the U.S under U.S law; or part of the U.S. government.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to learn & perform multiple tasks in a fast paced team environment
• Ability to work independently and safely

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to perform the following;
• Sit, stand, or walk for long periods throughout the day, up to 8 hours per day.
• Repetitive movements – bending, lifting, squatting.
• Ability to lift or move products up to 10 pounds regularly and frequently up to 25 pounds without assistance..
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position is exposed to large moving equipment, including motorized pallet jacks, forklifts, lift trucks, and conveyor belts.
• The facility is equipped with both air condition and heat.
• This facility is a clean and safe work environment. Facility is cleaned and disinfected per CDC guidelines for COVID-19 prevention.