Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate position is responsible for the warehousing functions of stocking, picking, packing, receipt and shipment in support of internal or external parts orders. Associates may have a primary role but are expected to have proficiency in all warehouse operations activities related to parts order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the transaction of sales, purchase receipt, shipping and re‑distribution requirements.
• Utilizes the ERP system to perform inquiries in support of inventory reconciliation, receipt, transfer, and shipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks and containers containing complicated and high‑value shipments, using forklifts and cranes with weight capacities of up to forty (40) thousand lbs.
• Pulls sales orders, replenishment orders or requests for parts and materials using order pickers and rack loaders and places orders on pallets or shelves and distributes items to the designated area or shipping department.
• Packs orders for domestic and international shipment as required for the transportation mode per company guidelines; builds appropriate boxing/crating when and as required.
• Stocks materials or items on assigned racks, shelves, or in bins pending verification of stocking documentation.
• Reports inventory variances relative to stocking transactions.
• Assists in investigating, resolving and coordinating shipping and receiving discrepancies.
• Checks incoming shipments against the Bill of Lading/packing list for correctness of piece count and condition, noting any corrections or changes on Bill of Lading ensuring the driver has signed, acknowledging discrepancies and/or damages.
• Unpacks, checks quantity and condition of incoming parts and materials.
• Confers with Purchasing personnel regarding stock procurement, quality, and availability.
• Reports inventory variances relative to stocking transactions and submits adjustment requests.
• Inputs stock location changes.
• Performs Inventory Cycle Counts and assists in reconciliation.
• Completes requisition forms to order required warehouse / shipping supplies from established vendors.
• Performs any work deemed necessary in all areas of the warehouse as directed by Warehouse Operations Lead and/or Warehouse Operations Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to three years related experience or knowledge in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maintain forklift and crane certification.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (position not eligible for sponsorship).

Pay

Hourly range: $22.09 – $30.75/hr

Benefits

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Competitive salary

Company

In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States: Liebherr‑Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments positioned across the United States.

Location

Liebherr USA Co., 707 Mulberry Street, 64101 Kansas City, MO, United States

Contact

Brett Younkin – brett.younkin@liebherr.com