Job Position: Warehouse Associate
Location: Waynesville, NC 28786
Pay Rate: $18.25/hr
Shift: Weekend Night (Hazelwood)
Description: The Warehouse Attendant I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, physically and systematically receiving and labeling of raw material/components, picking and staging raw material/components, as well as other material handling responsibilities. The Warehouse Attendant is also responsible for general warehouse maintenance and cleaning duties to meet FDA requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Must observe company work rules and safety rules at all times, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and wearing a seat belt while driving a forklift at all times
• Must receive and maintain forklift certification. If utilizing company vehicles, must have and maintain a valid state drivers’ license
• Ability to operate all types of forklifts and/or material handling equipment to effectively store, stage, move and transfer material to/from appropriate locations, utilizing scanners and barcode equipment, visual observations and verification of counts
• Maintain warehouse inventory accuracy and assist with scheduled cycle counts and inventory counts • Partner with the inventory team to maintain the perpetual inventory count as well as a month end physical count on raw materials and finished goods, as needed
• Load/unload trucks or trailers safely, abiding by all safety control parameters and policies
• Work with Warehouse Manager, Inventory Manager and Production, as needed
• Coordinate work with Warehouse Leads, Traffic Coordinator and Planner/Schedulers or Production as needed.
• Must be knowledgeable in ERP/Inventory management system as it applies to warehouse functions, including the use of computers and associated software, scanning equipment, printers and labeling equipment
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment (shelves, pallet area, workstations, etc.)
• Maintain a consistent, efficient and stocked warehouse and work area while organizing and maximizing floor space
• Other duties, as assigned by manager
• Alert supervisor or next level manager of any discrepancies or encountered problems which may affect customer’s delivery and/or inventory
• Need strong organizational, communication and people skills, and have the ability to work with all team members, demonstrating a positive demeanor and a “can do” attitude
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and be on-call, according to work demands
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds • Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic math, computer and data entry skills
• Knowledge of scan guns and scanning, printing equipment/technology
• Forklift experience preferred