Warehouse Associate

Job Summary

Perform warehouse functions to assure the correct and efficient flow of inventory for both inbound and outbound orders.

Key Departmental Responsibilities

• Receive shipments from vendors and customer parts returns. Verify correct part numbers, condition and quantities of items received. Unpack and stock parts in correct bin locations.
• Pick parts for customer orders assuring correct item number and quantity; package orders for customers in a manner that will minimize damage during shipment; process orders using the delivery method
• Audit orders to ensure accuracy of orders.
• Book outbound LTL shipments via internal and external transportation management systems (TMS).
• Communicate with other departments (customer care, purchasing, quality) to ensure the accurate handling of all orders and inventory.
• Package and prepare export shipments for carrier pick up ensuring that all required paperwork is complete and accurate, following shipment packaging SOPs.
• Safely and effectively operate all warehouse equipment including pallet jack, powered pallet jack, order picker, reach truck and sit-down forklift.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others by following OSHA mandated requirements; inform a lead or manager of any dangerous behaviors in the
• Operate in conformance with the requirements of the Alliant Power quality management
• Assist other employees both in and out of the department.
• Provide feedback on system needs/changes.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

 Performance Factors

All Alliant Power employees shall exhibit the following:

1. Attendance and dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication/listening: The employee communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished.  Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
3. Relationships with others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, coworkers, and individuals inside and outside the company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
4. Safety and security: The employee actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
5. Quality and continuous improvement: The employee promotes organizational effectiveness by anticipating and dealing with problems. Encourages others to suggest improvements to work processes, and persistently focuses on quality, as well as on results. Seeks ways to improve productivity and effectiveness by identifying sources of mistakes and determining or suggesting a course of action to prevent their recurrence.
6. Teamwork: The employee is a team player who contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback.  Communicates openly and honestly and can be counted on to fulfill commitments made to others. 

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Forklift operator certification (training provided on-site if needed). Customer service oriented. Well organized. Detail oriented. Regular attendance is an essential requirement. Must have ability to lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and up to seventy-five pounds occasionally.