Warehouseman

About the role

Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, docks, and storage areas.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Inspects forklift daily and records on Daily Inspection Checklist form.
• Obtains loom warp out schedule from Weaving Supervisor and identifies, verifies, and transports warps for weave line preparation.
• Places full warp beams in warehouse storage.
• Pulls full warp beams for Style Change personnel.
• Counts material (pcs.) against Bills of Lading to ensure accuracy.
• Checks for damages or shortages of goods.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Transports oils and chemicals to appropriate area and moves empty drums out for disposal.
• Assists with monthly inventory.
• Creates yarn tags through JOMAR System.
• Assists with weekly cycle count audits.
• Blows lint and dust from warp storage racks and designated storage areas to support housekeeping and equipment cleanliness.
• Performs other duties assigned by management.
• Follows all safety rules to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Certificate preferred.
• Must be able to operate a forklift. Certification to operate the forklift is required.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Prioritization skills
• Self-motivated
• Effective communication
• Teamwork

Work environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The candidate is frequently exposed to noise, dust and various chemicals, and moving parts requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toe shoes.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is regularly required to talk, sit (for extended periods of time), walk, stand, and hear. The candidate will be required to twist/turn, reach out and overhead with hands and arms, and perform repetitive hand actions – grasping, push/pull, and fine manipulations. The candidate will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull with entire body weights up to 300 lbs. The candidate must be able to climb up and down steps frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this position include color vision, close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will be determined by shift. Weekend and overtime may be required as job duties demand.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position requires little to no travel.