Warehouse Associate Ladson

Overview

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE LADSON (Transportation)

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Industry Code: Wholesale Trade 424000 Non-Durable Goods

Job Code: A9E53-7051(11)

Reports To: Warehouse Manager/Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department of Labor: 53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators SOC 960

Description: Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

• Builds bulk delivery pallets for customers and loads them onto bulk delivery vehicles in proper order.
• Daily shipping/receiving which includes unloading trucks, verifying correctness of shipments against bills of lading or other records, checking for shortages, rejecting damaged goods, shipping and dunnage, and routing merchandise to the proper department or loading area. Takes the initiative to verify accuracies and deliver shipments received to the proper department upon receipt.
• Operates gas, propane or electric powered forklift or pallet jack. Collects and delivers a variety of goods, materials and products in warehouse or loading docks.
• Assist with general, routine maintenance of warehouse (e.g., replacing light bulbs, emptying garbage cans, keeping shipping area clean and orderly).
• Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards. Cleans equipment in work areas and inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
• Repack damaged product according to company standards.
• Participates in safety program and follows all company policies and procedures.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses: Forklift Operator a plus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and may work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees are regularly required to use hands; stand and walk; and may occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Background Requirements: Employee must pass background check, motor vehicle driver check, drug screen, and agility test.

Salary: Minimum: 41,000;
Maximum: 44,000