Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate at Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is responsible for ensuring accurate receipt, inspection, documentation, and storage of incoming materials. This role supports smooth operational flow by maintaining organized receiving processes and performing company vehicle pickups, deliveries, and material transfers as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and verify count and condition of incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, or discrepancies.
• Verify packing lists, purchase orders, and quantities.
• Document all received materials in the inventory management system with accuracy.
• Label, stage, and store items in designated locations.
• Cook with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area.
• Operate company vehicles safely for deliveries, pickups, and material transfers between facilities or vendors.
• Support responses to quality issues and participate in corrective action efforts as needed.
• Aid in production-related projects, problem-solving activities, and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to efficiency, waste-reduction, and process-optimization efforts.
• Support compliance with quality standards, inspection methods, and documented procedures.
• Complete all required annual and ongoing training.
• Participate in routine safety, quality, and job-skills training activities.
• Work collaboratively with team members and leadership to meet department and company objectives.
• Promote and follow safe work practices, including proper use of PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for performing assigned work according to established procedures and quality requirements.
• Expected to escalate equipment, safety, or quality concerns to the Team Lead in a timely manner.
• Accuracy of MRB entries and counts
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives
• Safety compliance and attendance

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Job Boss is a plus.
• A strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or within a team.
• Effective communication and time-management skills.
• To be a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations.
• To not be a prohibited person under the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)).
• Previous warehouse, receiving, or material-handling experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Prior experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• To meet all ITAR eligibility requirements.
• To meet requirements under the Gun Control Act (GCA), 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).

Skills

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Exposure to production-floor conditions, including noise and machinery.

Benefits

• Full-time hourly position.
• First shift (Monday–Friday daytime).

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 20 - 25 USD per hour (US)

Company Information

Supply Chain
Chardon, OH