Warehouse Assistant - 1st Shift

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for assisting all samples sent to customers for approval. This position requires good organization skills and must be able to take direction. This position requires travel to and from the Seabrook NJ plant for all plant pickups as well as involves heavy lifting up to 50lbs.  This role reports to the Associate Manager, Warehouse Logistics and is based out of our Carneys Point location. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Assist in boxing and shipping all sample request submissions on a daily basis, verifies data, and receives priorities from supervisor 
• Advise appropriate (e.g., Sales Department) personnel if requested samples timeline is outside current capability
• Assist with R&D sample requests regarding, lab samples and/or new product requests to allow for proper allocation of resources necessary for timely completion and delivery. 
• Assist in all outbound UPS shipments
• Work with supervisor to learn and determine best shipping methods to meet arrival date of the request at least cost
• Receive direction from the Associate Manager, Warehouse Logistics on daily activities to ensure the accuracy of order fulfillment, stock replenishment from local warehouse sites, and general cleanliness of work area
• Provide the necessary raw materials for the Tech. Services Dept. (in particular the R&D efforts) to conduct its day-to-day business relative to sample preparation
• Assist in shipments for E-Commerce, this includes Amazon shipments
• Responsible for all plant pick-ups of ingredients, finished goods, bottles, etc. 
• Responsible for periodic department maintenance and cleaning
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

•   High School Diploma 

•   Valid driver’s license to operate company pick-up truck for routine material collections from the             

    Seabrook, NJ plant

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Must have effective time management skills
• Professional demeanor and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Aptitude for learning new skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT:  sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL:  squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position.  Other duties as assigned are part of every job description.  The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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