About the Role
The Warehouse Associate performs a variety of warehouse/distribution related functions accurately and efficiently to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. This position will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activity (e.g. receiving, stocking, order filling, packaging, shipping,) on a regular basis. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform warehouse related duties including receiving, stocking, order filling, packaging and shipping.
- Receive, unload, and visually verify parts and condition of incoming freight.
- Verify quantity of product going into stock using correct stocking processes.
- Accurately prioritize and fill orders of various products and quantities using warehouse equipment.
- Safely and accurately pick correct product and verify correct product is packaged safely and in appropriate quantities and containers.
- Ensure accurate labeling is in place for bags/boxes and ready for shipping/distribution.
- Verify shipping orders match slips, utilize appropriate shipping lines and load packages.
- Communicate and rectify problems related to damages, shortages, inventory inaccuracy or specification issues.
- Perform cycle counts.
- Maintain warehouse, supplies and equipment.
- Maintain facility cleanliness and organization.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required.
- 1-2 years of material handling, forklift or warehouse experience.
- Ability to operate a forklift, rider reach truck, stock picker or hand truck.
- Must pass forklift training and maintain forklift certification.
- Must be able to keep fast paced within work environment.
- Able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as training instructions, shipping tickets, procedure manuals, etc. at a fast pace.
- Requires lifting ability of up to 80 pounds, with frequent lifting of 40-60 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk on a concrete surface 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Rider reach truck operation
- Stock picker operation
- Hand truck operation
- Warehouse Management Software (WMS) knowledge a plus
- Integrated Logistics Solutions knowledge a plus
- RIF Scanner experience preferred
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- High school diploma/GED
Benefits
- Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
- Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance
- 401(k)
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
About the Company
- Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
- Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
- Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
- Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
Equal Opportunity
- The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law.
- All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.
