Warehouse Assistant

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Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Cost Center: US1000004B - Warehouse

Summary

Under general supervision, assist shipping and receiving by unloading and loading trucks, preparing packages for shipment, and ensuring clean and safe warehouse working environment.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the level and/or class of this position.

Shipping/Receiving

• Accurately pull parts from inventory to fulfill Order Acknowledgements for customers, or for internal shipment requests initiated by the sales staff.
• Prepares orders for shipment by properly packaging items.
• Obtain quotes from various freight companies for the shipment of machinery and parts to the customer.
• Performs local pick/deliveries using the Company van.
• Able to work necessary overtime hours to complete the job as determined by the customer and BLM.
• Assists in the unloading of trucks to receive incoming machinery, parts, or equipment.
• Assists with the incoming machinery, parts or equipment to ensure all are accurately placed into the computerized inventory system.
• Tracks the receipt of backordered items and promptly processes delivery to the customer.
• Notifies internal employees of the arrival of their shipments.
• Assists with bin/shelf/rack/drawer inventory by tracking where the inventory items reside within the warehouse.
• Assists with the quarterly physical inventory process.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Operations

• Maintains the orderliness of the Shipping and Receiving area by ensuring the proper storage of any items delivered to the warehouse.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the Shipping and Receiving area as well as the employee break room by removing the trash, sweeping the floor, and maintaining a dust-free environment.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the dock area.
• Request supplies, including boxes, packing materials, and general warehouse items as required.
• Maintains the security of the Shipping and Receiving area by ensuring the building is locked and the alarm is set when leaving the premises.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving, or a warehouse position.

Licensing/Certifications

• A clear driving record containing no more than two (2) minor moving violations in three (3) years and no major violations in the last seven (7) years.
• A valid forklift license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with and able to interpret packing slips.
• Able to estimate weight and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.
• Familiar with proper packaging methods.
• Familiar with common material handling equipment including a pallet jack and forklift.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use simple math.
• Required to read and write English.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to accurately enter data into a computerized system.
• Able to effectively use the Internet.
• An organizational aptitude.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to effectively work with all levels of team members and all types of customer personalities.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Vehicles Used

• General office equipment, including computers, printers, fax machines and telephones
• Forklift
• Pallet Jack
• Power miter box
• Power circular saw
• Pneumatic nail gun
• Cordless screw gun
• Basic hand tools

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to fifty (50) to seventy (70) pounds. May occasionally lift or carry up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents, analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines and constant interruptions; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment where temperatures may vary.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Spare Parts, Shipping and Receiving Manager

Supervisory Responsibility

None


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation with completing the application, you may contact us at (248) 560-0080.