General Summary:

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for providing value to our customer. This is accomplished by accurately receiving, storing and picking of product to meet our customer and Client standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Essential Functions

Shipping/Receiving

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe, accurate warehousing and re-warehousing of product. This includes all aspects of shipping and receiving. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for properly processing and order picking the designated products from their warehouse locations, placing the product on pallets, and preparing the pallets for shipment. Proper loading and unloading of trailers must be done consistent with the company standards of quality, safety, security and productivity. All received product must be completely accurate and conform to customer standard. Inventory must always be accounted for through movements of the warehouse management system.

Quality

All work should be performed at a high quality level. Any errors should be resolved through established processes. Check or count products for accuracy and/or damage and infestation. Participate in the Lean program.

Re-Warehousing

Must be able to identify pallet ID tags and document information. This requires the ability to write, match numbers, and identify correct location codes.

Order Picking

Must be able to accurately pick product. This requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.

Physical Inventories

Participate in physical inventories as needed.

Equipment

Material handling equipment must be operated in a safe manner by designated associates only. All damage to product, equipment or other company property must be reported. Equipment must be kept neat and orderly in compliance with guidelines set forth in the maintenance procedures.

Reporting/Measurements

Ensure all warehouse activity records are prepared in a timely manner and effectively maintained. Review operating goals and standards on a daily basis to monitor achievement.

Safety/Sanitation/Housekeeping

Lean manufacturing processes including 5S must be followed at all times. Keep warehouse and work area clean, neat and orderly. Recognize our customer and Client’s commitment to pride and Quality. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment. All injuries and accidents must be reported immediately to a supervisor or manager.

Cross Training

Become knowledgeable with responsibilities of the other positions as directed by management. Assist as required. Act as backup at times of absence or vacation.

Miscellaneous / Other

All associates are responsible for full participation in the daily stretching program. Participate in physical inventories. Perform other miscellaneous duties as required. This job description is meant to be a guide. It is not intended to limit in any way the duties, which an associate may be required to perform. This job description may be changed at the discretion of the Company. Associates are required to train and utilize Good Documentation Practices.

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