Warehouse Associate

Role Description

This position is responsible for various tasks related to the receipt, storage, order fulfillment and shipping of customer orders.

Job Responsibilities

• Timely, accurate, fast-paced picking of customer orders assuring the correct item, lot number, and quantity are assembled to meet the customer order requirements.
• Preparation of orders for shipment in a customer-friendly manner, including accurate checking of each carton and packing of material into boxes, containers and pallets assuring appropriate protection of products and shipment modes.
• Consistently follow SOPs and standards of care to meet all product and customer requirements.
• Participate in Safety Team and EHS programs.
• Inventory counts according to established schedules and requirements.
• Picking cold-chain orders in a refrigerated temperature environment of 36F to 46F.
• Effective utilization of systems that support and enhance logistics (Transportation Management system, RCS, Voice Technology, Warehouse Management system, etc.).
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner to assure the safety of self and other colleagues.
• Assist other team members to balance the workload and provide consistent productivity.
• Daily operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Perform stock/module replenishments.
• Unloading of sorter lane, verifying the indicated shipment mode is correct for the assigned pallet.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Knowledge and application of Hazardous Materials Packing and shipping requirements.
• Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete daily business volume.
• Ability to work in warm and/or refrigerated environments.
• Demonstrated qualities of hard work, teamwork, and commitment to excellence are essential.
• Forklift training/certification is strongly desired.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus zero (0) to one (1) year of work experience in general warehousing or manufacturing (to include order assembly, shipping/receiving, stocking, inventory maintenance, and picking/verification functions) is also required.

Physical Requirements

The work environment is a standard indoor industrial setting, and may include warehousing, manufacturing, maintenance and/or production areas. The coolest temperature will be 36F to 46F. Routine lifting up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. is required, and incumbent must be able to access all areas of the facility. Personal protective equipment, such as ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses, protective clothing and/or headwear must be worn, as required.