Senior Warehouse Worker/Materials Handler

About the role

This position requires candidates to work onsite 5 days per week in Portland, OR.

Position Summary

A Senior Material Handler is responsible for assisting with the efficient operation of SLR's warehouse, performing a full range of warehousing activities including duties related to shipping, boxing, receiving, inspecting, storing and moving of product, inventory control and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Determine method of shipment utilizing 3rd party application and knowledge of shipping procedures.
• Cook, prepare shipping documents, and the placement of materials within docking area.
• Stock, pick, and transact finished goods inventory according to pick ticket/sales orders.
• Boxing/kitting - properly verify, transact, assemble, pack, and label product for stock and safe shipment.
• Assist in maintaining salvage parts, kit stock, and packaging materials in a neat and organized manner.
• Recycle foams, plastics, pallets, cardboard, and other products used within the facility.
• Transact and receive all product types. Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with purchasing and/or Inventory Control Specialist to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
• Assist with the warehouse inventory process as directed by the Inventory Control Specialist. Participate in maintaining inventory accuracy for Columbia SL&R spares inventory. Monitor and facilitate internal product movement and participate with cycle counts if assigned.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness. Assist in ensuring the overall security and safety of goods and personnel.
• Clean and sweep assigned warehouse areas.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage in a safe manner.
• Complete daily equipment checklists when assigned and communicate any issues to Operations Manager.
• Function as an effective, cooperative contributor in a team environment; work with Operations Manager to analyze successes and failures and consider alternatives; be persistent in refining job skills.
• Provide prompt and accurate customer service to internal customers.
• Can receive training to provide back-up function in the Consumables area when needed.
• Provide on the job training to lower level employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/inventory management operations.
• Work with team members to identify problems, research and analyze situations, and making the appropriate recommendations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED. Some college or Associates Degree preferred in related field.
• 4 years of related job experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions including basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and via email with peers, internal and external clients.
• Strong team interaction and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to perform consistently in high speed, stressful situations.
• Ensure accuracy of work and provide appropriate attention to detail.
• Demonstrable proactive approach, working effectively and with a positive attitude at all times.
• Flexibility and a high level of initiative are needed to adjust to rapid changes in tasks and priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• General understanding of a WMS (inventory system/application) – currently using Clarify and Oracle.
• Ability to spend the majority of the day performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Must weigh less than 300 pounds to operate warehouse equipment.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES & Qualifications

• Experience operating power lift equipment and up to date forklift certification.
• Self-motivated, driven and goal oriented individual.
• Critical thinker willing to question the status quo regarding business process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K Matching Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

$29.00 - $31.00/hour

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.