WAREHOUSE WORKER II

Description

General Summary:

Responsible for the receiving of incoming materials and shipment of finished products. Stores and maintains accurate inventory. Operates forklift/industrial trucks/pallet jacks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks (depending upon level of position).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Level I

• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program; counts physical inventory.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition following prescribed safety regulations.
• Ensures warehouse is accessible, clean and safe; organizes warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and/or shipped.
• Handles hazardous and recycled waste materials.
• Marks materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Moves materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Operates a pallet jack, manual or electric.
• Opens bales, crates and other containers.
• Reports defective materials and/or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.
• Responsible for making arrangements for pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase request.
• Supports received goods and supplies to be used in, or to aid in, the production of goods and the shipment of goods produced destined for sale to our customer base.
• Provides additional Operations, Production & Shipping support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Level II

• All duties of a Level I Warehouse Worker.
• Operates forklifts/industrial trucks in a safe manner.
• Depending on location, performs hazardous materials/dangerous goods (DG) shipping in accordance with IATA, IMO, and DOT regulations, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Performing function in designated system.
  • Performing functions in designated shipping system as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
  • Providing the pertinent completed DG Shipping Declaration to Operator/Carrier.
  • Supporting International DG shipping as needed.

Level III/Lead

• All duties of a Level II Warehouse Worker.
• Assists supervisor in providing on-the-job training for new hires.
• Assists supervisor with managing on-the-floor activities.
• Serves as main point of contact for Level I and Level II Warehouse Workers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Level I and Level II

• None

Level III/Lead

• Organizes and coordinates daily workflow and provides work instruction to Level I and Level II Warehouse Workers; allocates daily the appropriate workload to ensure completion of daily tasks while working closely with management to ensure team duties are accomplished efficiently.
• Trains new hires.
• Works with management team to ensure proper coverage for scheduled and/or pending team member time off requests to include other unexpected times for which team members may not be present, including but not limited to sick days.
• Provides feedback to supervisor regarding attendance and performance of Level I and Level II Warehouse Workers.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Level I

• Ability to acquire TSA certification (required).
• Familiar with and able to interpret packing slips, enter into the computer the correct information, to acknowledge receipt of the goods into the purchase order and processing database.
• Must be able to fill out bills of lading and be familiar with various forms that are used and required by the major freight carriers.
• Must be capable of estimating weight and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.
• Must be familiar with proper packaging methods and able to interpret visual aids used to convey specific packaging requirements.
• Ability to be courteous and establish and maintain effective relationships with both customers and associates.

Level II

• All qualifications of a Level I Warehouse Worker.
• Must be familiar with most common material handling equipment and be a licensed forklift truck operator.
• Depending on location, is trained and certified in hazardous materials/dangerous goods (DG) shipping in accordance with IATA, IMO, and DOT regulations.

Level III/Lead

• All qualifications of a Level II Warehouse Worker.
• May be assigned as Certified Forklift Train-the-Trainer.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or sporadic direct supervision.
• Must be self-motivated and possess strong attention to detail.

Education and/or Experience:

Level I

• High school diploma/GED.
• Six (6) months experience in a manufacturing environment.

Level II

• All education and/or experience of a Level I Warehouse Worker with an additional six (6) months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience operating a forklift.
• Prior experience in hazardous materials a plus.

Level III/Lead

• All education and/or experience of a Level II Warehouse Worker with an additional two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment and two (2) years of experience operating a forklift.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a lead role in a warehouse environment.

Language Skills:

Level I and Level II

• Good oral and written communication skills.

Level III/Lead

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience with UPS/FEDEX online software is desirable.
• Ability to understand PLC software, vision system software or any other new software necessary for product support. Ability to learn new software if specified for application.
• Must be familiar with RedNA system functionality as related to team members’ completion of duties.

Physical Demands:

• Standing and/or walking for six (6) or more hours per workday.
• Sitting for two (2) or more hours per workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach and move about the facility.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse environment.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel as needed, including to other local sites.

Salary : $18 - $20