Warehouse Assistant

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Job Title:
Warehouse Assistant
Department:
Administration
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Cost Center: US1000004B - Warehouse

Summary

Under general supervision, assist shipping and receiving by unloading and loading trucks, preparing packages for shipment, and ensuring clean and safe warehouse working environment.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the level and/or class of this position.

Shipping/Receiving

• Accurately pull parts from inventory to fulfill Order Acknowledgements for customers, or for internal shipment requests initiated by the sales staff.

• Prepares orders for shipment by properly packaging items.

• Obtain quotes from various freight companies for the shipment of machinery and parts to the customer.

• Performs local pick/deliveries using the Company van.

• Able to work necessary overtime hours to complete the job as determined by the customer and BLM.

• Assists in the unloading of trucks to receive incoming machinery, parts, or equipment.

• Assists with the incoming machinery, parts or equipment to ensure all are accurately placed into the computerized inventory system.

• Tracks the receipt of backordered items and promptly processes delivery to the customer.

• Notifies internal employees of the arrival of their shipments.

• Assists with bin/shelf/rack/drawer inventory by tracking where the inventory items reside within the warehouse.

• Assists with the quarterly physical inventory process.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Operations

• Maintains the orderliness of the Shipping and Receiving area by ensuring the proper storage of any items delivered to the warehouse.

• Maintains the cleanliness of the Shipping and Receiving area as well as the employee break room by removing the trash, sweeping the floor, and maintaining a dust-free environment.

• Maintains the cleanliness of the dock area.

• Request supplies, including boxes, packing materials, and general warehouse items as required.

• Maintains the security of the Shipping and Receiving area by ensuring the building is locked and the alarm is set when leaving the premises.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving, or a warehouse position.

Licensing/Certifications

• A clear driving record containing no more than two (2) minor moving violations in three (3) years and no major violations in the last seven (7) years.

• A valid forklift license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiar with and able to interpret packing slips.

• Able to estimate weight and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.

• Familiar with proper packaging methods.

• Familiar with common material handling equipment…