Warehouse Operator- 3rd shift
About the role
The Warehouse Operator is responsible to load, unload, move materials within or near plant, warehouse, or work site and manually packages materials and products for outbound shipments domestically and internationally. The warehouse operator will work with the other materials team members to expedite timely and cost-effective solutions for importing and exporting materials to and from company, customer and supplier facilities while maintaining accurate inventory records.
Responsibilities
- Daily priorities are pulled from the ERP system; each team member manages their daily workload through the CSI Workbench.
- Utilize handheld barcode scanning guns where applicable.
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using company-provided tools, and at times by hand into vehicles, ensuring proper wrapping to prevent damage in transit.
- Occasionally load containers by hand when required.
- Transport materials from various locations to work sites/locations using a variety of material handling tools and equipment.
- Schedule outbound shipments with freight carriers as needed.
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, gaylords, or other containers.
- Troubleshoot and address any issues or problems that arise moving any material, finding creative solutions and keeping team members well informed of the status and potential changes to delivery schedules.
- Work with other members of the materials team on continuous improvement projects to reduce errors and reduce costs as directed by the Team Leader.
- Clean assigned warehouse and work areas daily.
- Return tools and equipment to designated areas.
- Fill out daily inspection sheets for forklift and electric hand trucks and may complete minor maintenance including making simple adjustments or repairs such as oiling and greasing forklift truck.
- Assist with inventory-related tasks which may include cycle counting or other methods of inventory control.
Requirements
- Senior Warehouse Operator with 5–7 years of warehousing responsibility.
- Strong project management skills.
- Team player with well-developed problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated collaboration capability.
- Excellent analytical skills and significant comfort working with numbers and MRP systems.
- Knowledge of standard procedures for receiving and shipping including customer requirements and state and federal regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Works well with people across the organization to gather information, make decisions/recommendations, and drive improvement.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; additional technical training preferred.
- Three to five years of warehousing responsibility.
Working Conditions
Manufacturing and warehouse environments. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand and/or sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear. There is a requirement to be on your feet, walk and reach with arms and hands. The associate will be tasked to lift and/or move items weighing 20 pounds or less and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40+ pounds. At no time is the associate expected or allowed to endanger him/herself or his associates or visitors. The position requires wearing eye protection and protective footwear.