What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse & Distribution Assistant position at FrontRow?
As a Warehouse & Distribution Assistant you will perform the physical acts of prepping and shipping finished traceable good materials using electronic scanning equipment.
Role Characteristics and Responsibilities:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
· Hands-on daily warehouse operations.
· Shipping:
o Prepare items for shipping and verify and keep records of outgoing shipments.
o Learn and understand the various styles of packaging - standard or customer specific.
o Package items into containers using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
o Palletize containers as required for freight shipments.
- Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
o Post weights and shipping charges, and affix shipping labels on packed cartons and/or pallets.
o Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
· Receiving:
- Compare identifying information and counts, weights, or measures of incoming items to verify information against bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, purchase orders, or other records.
o Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
· Expedite parts and materials to the Assembly team as required.
· Operate fork-lift or use pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist materials throughout the warehouse and loading/unloading areas as required. (Not required)
· Assist with inventory audits on a regular basis to detect discrepancies, as required.
· Be able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, squat and bend frequently.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Knowledge of quality systems. Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse practices.
- 3-6 years of successful experience in Shipping, Packaging, and knowledge of Crating practices as well as warehouse operations experience.
- Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic math skills
- Strong customer support skills.
- Flexible work schedule is a must based upon current company needs.
- Forklift operator experience and certification a plus.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and exceed expectations.
- Must be extremely detail-oriented.
- High work standards, including attention to important detail, effectiveness, and speed.
- Great organizational skills, people skills, communication habits, critical thinking ability, and business sense.
- Clear writing and speaking skills.
Interested candidates please submit your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required at all times while indoors.
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location