Warehouse Associate III
Coordinates the systematic release, staging, and issuance of material requirements for production orders. Converts production demand into accurate, timely pick-list activity in SAP, monitors order readiness, and resolves or escalates exceptions before they disrupt warehouse execution or production.
Responsibilities
- Review released production orders and stage material requirements in SAP according to the production order, using ZLOCO27 or the approved site transaction/process.
- Issue production pick lists in the correct sequence and timing to support the production schedule and warehouse workload.
- Validate that pick-list parts process accordingly and troubleshoot warehouse tasks that do not process (Replenishment, change of bin, etc.).
- Monitor whether required outbound delivery numbers have been generated on time and follow up with the appropriate owner when they are missing or delayed.
- Investigate system and inventory exceptions that prevent material from being staged or picked up, including stock shortages, incorrect bins, blocked stock.
- Create required Symmetry barriers and document issues in the applicable system or escalation channel.
- Coordinate with material handlers, kitters, team leaders, planning, production, and other support functions to clarify priorities and remove barriers.
- Escalate unresolved or high-risk issues promptly, providing the production order, material number, quantity, impact, actions already taken, and the support needed.
- Maintain accurate and traceable SAP transactions; avoid manual workarounds or system actions that could create inventory discrepancies.
- Communicate changes in priorities, shortages, or order readiness clearly to the affected teams.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring kitting, inventory, or transaction issues.
- Follow all site safety requirements, standard work, quality expectations, and housekeeping practices; identify and report unsafe conditions.
- Support cross-training, process improvements, and additional warehouse activities within tech II or tech III level as business needs require.
Requirements
- Strong computer skills, including use of standard office applications, and electronic communication tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
- Ability to organize competing priorities, work with urgency, and follow through to resolution.
- Ability to meet the physical and schedule requirements of the warehouse environment, including use of required personal protective equipment.
- Resolve routine staging and pick-list exceptions independently by following standard work and validating available system and physical information.
- Prioritize work based on production schedule, material criticality, and operational impact.
- Escalate when an issue cannot be resolved within the expected response time, requires another function to make a correction, or creates risk to production, inventory accuracy, quality, or safety.
- Experience working with inventory, material flow, kitting, or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and willingness to investigate before escalating.
Benefits
- Hands-on role where your work directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational success.
- Collaborative team culture that prioritizes safety and mutual support.
- Opportunities to build valuable supply chain skills and advance your career.
- Structured environment with clear processes and expectations.
- Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs.
- 12 holidays per year and 15 days of paid time off per year.
- Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
- Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
- Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Pay
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $17.00-$25.50 per hour. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range applies to candidates located within the United States. Individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is eligible for overtime pay and may also include premium pay or differentials, depending on location.