Warehouse Associate

About the Job

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Frontmatec, a Fortifi company, is a world leader in automation solutions for the food processing industry, delivering complex, large-scale turnkey projects across North America. To strengthen the our growing team in Kansas City, MO, we are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join us.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Accurately support all receiving, inventory, shipping, and returns processes – including but not limited to, receiving, double-checking, signing, counting, picking, packing, handling, etc.
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• Independently identify and verify items from product descriptions, ID numbers, and quantities against POs and Sales Orders for shipping and receiving accuracy.
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• Use standard warehouse equipment (with training) to load/unload/stock various size/shape items.
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• Prepare wooden pallets and crates for handling using common tools (with training).
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• Enter shipments and generate labels/documentation required.
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• Stock and cycle count – according to group policy/procedure.
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• Help maintain a clean warehouse.
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• Arrange shipment, complete required documentation, and provide tracking information.
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• Support the spare part sales and field service teams as requested.
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• Carry the spare parts, and after-hours phone on nights and weekends, in rotation.
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• Other duties as assigned by the team leader.
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• Assist with ongoing 5S initiatives.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• High level of professionalism, integrity, and a sense of urgency.
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• Ability to function independently and in a very detailed manner.
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• Organizes and follows up while juggling multiple priorities.
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• Drive to question, investigate, and improve.
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• Good computer skills with working knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office.
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• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX would be a plus.
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• Be customer-oriented.
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• Previous warehouse and inventory experience is required.
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• Forklift training and working knowledge of hand tools are a plus
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• Team player.
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• 5S and Lean experience preferred
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Education and Experience:

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• High school diploma or equivalency required
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• 1-2 years of warehouse receiving, inventory, pick/pack/shipping experience required.
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• Valid driver’s license is required.
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• Proven ability to complete full warehouse cycle (assess needs, plan work, communicate, coordinate, investigate, and evaluate independently and accurately).
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Working Conditions:

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• This job requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and walk for most of the day.
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• This job requires the ability to climb a ladder.
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• This job requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
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• This job requires the ability to learn and operate hand tools and a forklift.
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• This job requires occasional overtime and scheduled, rotating nights and weekend on-call hours.
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Schedule:

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• 8 hour shift
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• Monday to Friday
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Work Location: In person