Warehouse Associate

About the role

Total Filtration Services, Inc., is the largest full line distributor of filtration products and services in North America. We operate 13 stocking branch locations throughout the United States with our headquarters located in Troy, MI, and have a strong national network to manage any filtration needs. Our technical sales staff recommends filtration solutions based on each customer’s unique needs. We have a diverse background across numerous markets including Automotive, Aerospace, Food and Beverage, Data Centers, Chemical, Metals, Power Generation, General Industrial, Heavy Equipment and Oil/Gas Production. We support these markets by utilizing our preferred vendor strategy that leverages 90% of our spend with 80 of the world’s top manufacturers. Our in-plant value added services model continues to provide our customers with the highest levels of service focused on total cost of ownership and delivering year over year savings.

Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for safely picking and fulfilling customer orders, packaging, and document preparation of shipment across all product lines following documented procedures for their branch location. Other responsibilities include receiving inbound freight, checking in product, stock put-away, operating manual or mechanical equipment to load and unload product and properly updating of inventory transactions in Company business system. Other computer systems will also be utilized for outbound shipments. This position may be responsible for producing special sized filters as needed.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, understanding that safety is a priority.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures related to the Warehouse position.
• Order selection (picking) of outbound shipments, including but not limited to, UPS and LTL (Light Truckload) shipments following documented processes.
• Efficient packaging and palletizing of outbound shipments.
• Aid in preparation of shipping documents as well as carrier scheduling of outbound shipments following documented processes.
• Unloads incoming product and verifies accuracy of inbound product, matching packing slips to Purchase Orders and pull Sales Orders to prepare for shipping.
• Accurately processes stock, ensuring it is placed in the proper areas.
• Utilizes the company’s business system to update inventory receiving transactions.
• Utilizes reports provided as required by position.
• Makes special sized filters including cutting pads, hot wire rolls, etc. following documented processes.
• Performs self-audits and audits others’ work to ensure accuracy of order.
• Participates in the physical inventory process, including completing regular cycle counts as required.
• Loads daily delivery and service trucks.
• Reports all non-conformances following company’s documented procedure.
• General housekeeping and facilities maintenance.
• Participates in required company training initiatives.
• Completes local and regional deliveries which may include the need for a DOT health card or CDL.
• With proper certification and training, may be required to assist with occasional service- and or office-related work.
• Employee is required to timely report all hours worked utilizing the company’s Time and Attendance system.

  Qualifications

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing the English language.
  • Good attention to detail with solid follow-up skills.
  • Professional appearance and behavior.
  • Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Mets appropriate deadlines.
  • Accurate and results oriented.
  • Committed to providing exceptional customer service.
  • High mechanical aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp technical information.
  • Solid individual contributor who functions equally well as a member of a team.

  Education and Experience Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Forklift experience preferred.

  Physical Demands

  • Must be able to be DOT certified.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Work Environment

  • Office and field environment.