JOB TITLE:  Warehouse Worker
 
REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager
 
OVERVIEW OF ROLE:  To ensure the efficient, accurate and timely handling of Inbound and Outbound activity of the facility. These duties include but are not limited to loading of truck, picking of orders, unloading of inbound trucks, checking of shipments and safety/housekeeping functions in accordance of customer requirements. Follows work instructions from the warehouse manager to achieve operational parameters of the facility.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs distribution services including receiving, shipping, order selection, put away and inventory control.
• Follows all safe loading principals to ensure the safety and security of all DOT vehicles.    
• Operates all types of manual warehousing equipment that include pallet jacks and shrink wrap machines and various other manual material handling equipment. Utilizes RF based scanners for inventory tracking.
• Assists in the development and facility layout to optimize storage capacities in the facility.
• Follows customer requirements for all distribution functions to meet service standards specific for all customers.
• Maintains a courteous and professional relationship with all customers to ensure future growth and continual good relationships.
• Maintains inventory integrity by thoroughly and accurately receiving merchandise and auditing outbound orders for accuracy.
• Reports all internal damage to the warehouse foreman. Assist in the recouping of damages.
• Maintains a safe and harmonious work environment. Reports all safety risks and work related injuries to the warehouse foreman.
• Assists in the compliance of Federal and State safety regulations.
• All other distribution and transportation tasks to ensure the operations of the facility as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:
·         One to Three years working experience in a distribution environment operating
          material handling equipment to include forklift.
·         Must have 1-3 years of previous experience operating a forklift in a Warehouse
          environment.
·         Must be customer focused with good people skills.
·         Must have the ability to multi task and accept multiple assignments based on the
          warehouse foreman’s priorities.
·         Must have an understanding of OSHA regulations.
·         Must wear steel-toed shoes/boots.
·         Must be computer literate and able to operate radio frequency scanners.
·         Ability to work multiple shifts and required hours as the business needs change to
          ensure operational efficiency.
·         Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with others to
          accomplish tasks.
·         Ability to understand and follow customer requirements while maintaining cost
          effective measures.
·         Ability to understand basic warehouse management reports to ensure all customer
          requirements are being met.
·         Must participate in random drug testing of all non-DOT employees.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer physical agility test, specifically designed for the tasks associated with the position. The physical demands for this position are "Medium- Heavy", as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
• Specific physical demands include, but are not limited to:

- Carrying:  Occasional, up to 50 lbs., up to 40 feet

- Pushing: Occasional,  up to 600 lbs., up to 100 feet

- Pulling: Occasional, up to 600 lbs., up to 100 feet

- Lifting - Floor to Knee, Knee to Waist, Waist to Shoulder: Occasional, up to 50 lbs.

- Stooping, Twisting, Balancing, Bending, Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Standing: Occasional

- Sitting: Frequent  

 
 
This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.