Warehouse Specialist
Job Posting for Warehouse Specialist at Jo-Kell
We are looking for an organized and motivated person who wants to join our team as a Warehouse Specialist. This person will be responsible for working with the team to maintain efficient warehouse operations in the areas of (Shipping, Receiving, and Packaging).
The ideal candidate has a safety mindset, is comfortable working on their feet, focused on meeting quotas and deadlines, and is flexible enough to support any area of the warehouse as needed to maintain an organized and safe environment as a valued team member. This is a great opportunity to get to know our business operations and the people who are responsible for our successful environment.
To verify and/or apply to this position please visit https://jokell.com/aboutus/career-opportunities/.
Shift: M-F 8AM - 5PM. Compensation is $15-20/hr.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products within the Jo-Kell Warehouse. This role involves various tasks related to shipping, receiving, inventory management, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Warehouse Operations/Inventory Management
- Accurately record quantities of received or dispatched materials using relevant computer software.
- Unpack containers such as bales, crates, and other packaging.
- Weigh and count items to be distributed within the warehouse to uphold company standards.
- Transport materials from receiving or storage areas to shipping locations or other designated areas.
- Systematically arrange and store materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins based on specified criteria like size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Interpret customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be transported, gathered, or dispatched.
- Fulfill requisitions, work orders, or material requests, distributing items to shipping or designated route driver storage locations.
- Assemble customer orders from existing stock, placing them on pallets or shelves, or transferring them to holding areas or shipping departments.
- Package parcels for mailing.
- Apply appropriate labeling to materials for identification purposes.
- Assist in conducting physical inventory counts.
Organization and Safety
- Safely operate large company vehicles, such as box trucks, for customer deliveries and stock pick-ups while adhering to traffic laws and safety protocols. Maintain valid licensing, credentials, and a commendable driving record.
- Ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe for employees and salespeople.
- Maintain cleanliness by sweeping, dusting, and mopping the warehouse area.
- Organize the warehouse and workspace for consistent orderliness.
- Adhere to proper safety equipment usage at all times.
Team commitment and collaboration
- Collaborate in shipping and receiving operations, including unloading trucks, inspecting merchandise, reconciling purchase orders with sales orders, and delivering items to sales associates for processing.
- May perform facilities maintenance tasks as required.
- Assist in other areas of operations as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (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.
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Associates Degree (preferred).
Experience:
- Experience in product assembly, mechanical or utility construction, or as an electrical technician or electrician with an electrical supply industry or a similar industry.
- Experience with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts is advantageous.
Preferred:
- Two or more years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid state driver's license, a clean driving record, and demonstrated proficiency in operating and parking large vehicles.
Abilities
- Professional and amicable demeanor, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents such as safety regulations, operational instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Must have poise, be articulate, self-assured, and personable.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Jo-Kell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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