Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouseman is responsible for inventory management of the warehouse and the correct processes for receiving, inventory processes, physical count, and damage/defective control. Assists with shipments, receipts, damages, and disposals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist as needed and instructed by direct manager with RCNA warehouse duties
• Perform warehouse operations in RCNA manned warehouses
• Operate forklift and other warehouse machinery to unload, load, and move materials on a daily basis
• Reconcile warehouse inventory to supplied paperwork as needed
• Ensure accuracy of lots, packaging codes, nomenclature, weight of material, supplier, etc.
• Ensure shipments and receipts are handled in accordance with the RCNA Warehouse SOP
• Communicate any damaged material received with the appropriate person (e.g., Claims, Receiving)
• Serve as point of contact for work order lot issues in the warehouse
• Analyze the Open Pack Out/Open Transfers report to ensure shipments (SO’s, PO’s, Claims, etc.) are scheduled and completed within the required completion date
• Communicate with the originating CSR, Buyer, Claims Coordinator, and Inventory Coordinators concerning the completion of work orders and any changes
• Update all reports for month-end reporting as needed
• Perform necessary adjustments to close out small pounds or rounding calculations as needed
• Act as liaison between inventory, customer service, purchasing, and warehouse regarding inventory
• Primary warehouse contact for RCNA shipment processing and inventory for RCNA Kent warehouse
• Ensure all documentation is current and adhered to
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Forklift/warehouse experience
• Haz-Mat experience a plus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Forklift certified

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Systems Experience: Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel required; Teams, SharePoint a plus)

Work Environment / Conditions

This job primarily operates in an office and warehouse setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and mobile communication devices. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. The role requires a variety of standing, sitting, and walking throughout the day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, listen, read and comprehend information, and type on a consistent and daily basis. Travel may be necessary to assist with physical inventories.