Warehouse Operator I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must observe company work rules and safety rules at all times, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and wearing a seat belt while driving a forklift at all times
• Must receive and maintain forklift certification and if utilizing company vehicles, must have and maintain a valid state drivers’ license
• Able to operate all types of forklifts and/or material handling equipment to effectively store, stage, move and transfer material to/from appropriate locations, utilizing scanners and barcode equipment, visual observations and verification of counts
• Maintain warehouse inventory accuracy and assist with scheduled cycle counts and inventory counts
• Partner with the inventory team to maintain the perpetual inventory count as well as a month end physical count on raw materials and finished goods, as needed
• Load/unload trucks or trailers safely, abiding by all safety control parameters and policies
• Work with Warehouse Manager, Inventory Manager and Production, as needed
• Cook with Warehouse Leads, Traffic Coordinator and Planner/Schedulers or Production as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment (shelves, pallet area, workstations, etc.)
• Maintain a consistent, efficient and stocked warehouse and work area while organizing and maximizing floor space
• Alert supervisor or next level manager of any discrepancies or encountered problems which may affect customer’s delivery and/or inventory

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Training

• Must be knowledgeable in ERP/Inventory management system as it applies to warehouse functions, including the use of computers and associated software, scanning equipment, printers and labeling equipment
• Need strong organizational, communication and people skills, and have the ability to work with all team members, demonstrating a positive demeanor and a “can do” attitude
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and be on-call, according to work demands
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic math, computer and data entry skills
• Knowledge of scan guns and scanning, printing equipment/technology
• Forklift experience preferred