Job Description:
Job Summary: Responsible for the efficient and accurate handling of goods within a warehouse environment. Receive, store, and distribute products while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role involves the operation of various warehouse equipment and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Essential Responsibilities/Activities:
- Receives incoming shipments, verifies quantities, and inspects goods for damage or discrepancies.
- Maintains organized inventory records and tracks stock levels.
- Transports, stores, and categorizes goods within the warehouse.
- Fulfills orders by accurately picking and packing products.
- Prepares orders for shipment, ensuring they are properly labeled and documented.
- Loads and unloads trucks, stacking materials/goods appropriately.
- Conducts regular inventory counts to ensure accuracy.
- Reports any discrepancies or shortages to supervisors.
- Inspects products for quality and reports any defects or issues.
- Ensures that all products meet quality standards.
- Maintains a clean and hazard-free work area.
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery safely and efficiently, as needed.
- Conducts routine equipment checks and reports any malfunctions.
- Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory levels, and other warehouse activities.
- Collaborates with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
- Communicates any issues or concerns promptly.
- Follows company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, and workplace conduct.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred. Forklift, Manlift, and Tractor certification may be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and data entry.
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment.
Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 50lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
- Work environment may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures, loud noises, dirt, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.