Warehouse Associate

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Role Summary

The role is responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials onto or from vehicles manually and utilizing material handling equipment (receive, store, pack, and ship). 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy. Documents and identifies all discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor or team lead
• Accurately completes routine documentation, such as pick sheets, manifests, and receiving paperwork
• Performs a variety of physically demanding duties according to standard work instructions, such as manually loading and unloading goods
• Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard warehousing processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking, and loading customer orders and products
• Demonstrates and maintains a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment. Examples include but are not limited to: scanners, computers, scales, pallet jacks and a variety of motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, clamps, power jacks, walkies and reach trucks
• Actively participates in continuous improvement of Company Operations processes and systems
• Demonstrates and maintains professional interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external personnel Follows all company safety, security, and housekeeping protocols.
• Respects; customers, company, property, and equipment
• Actively participates in required training and follows SOP Proactive in accident & incident prevention; complete applicable reports promptly and accurately when required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

• High School Diploma and/or relevant experience to the role
• Certification operating (MHE) material handling equipment required (i.e. reach, dock stocker, counter balance, clamp, walkie, order picker)

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication in English (verbal and written
• Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team required
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and safety regulations within business unit Committed to providing superior, timely customer service.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrates ability to be cooperative, inclusive, and respectful of others within the work environment.

Physical Job Requirements

• Walking: May be required to perform 6-7 hours per shift.
• Standing: May be required to perform 3-4 hours per shift.
• Sitting: Required to perform 2-3 hours per shift.
• Lift Floor to Waist: Required 2-3 hours per shift not consecutive up to 30kg.
• Life Waist to Shoulder: Required 2-3 hours per shift not consecutive up to 30kg.
• Stair Climbing: May be required, up to 6 steps.
• Ability to Use Hands: Required to Hold; Grip; type; write.

Repetitive Movements and Exposure (Requirements, Repetitive Movements and Exposures are measured based in an 8-hour shift)

• Bending or Twisting:
  • Back: able to bend and twist Back 3 – 4 hours per shift but not repetitive
  • Neck: able to bend and twist Back 3 – 4 hours per shift but not repetitive
  • Wrist: able to bend and twist Back 3 – 4 hours per shift but not repetitive
  • Waist: able to bend and twist Back 3 – 4 hours per shift but not repetitive
• Operating Motorized Vehicle: Only those with current certification for operating (MHE) material handling equipment will be permitted to operate the following: reach, dock stocker, counter balance, clamp, walkie, order picker, forklift.
• Chemical Exposure: None
• Environmental Exposure: None
• Restrictions Related to Medications (Specify): Must be free from all recreational substance including alcohol. Any medication hindering ability to perform any one task restricted.
• Above Shoulder Activity:
  • Pushing: light, less than 1-2 hours per shift.
  • Pulling: light, less than 1-2 hours per shift.
• Below Shoulder Activity:
  • Pushing: light, less than 1-2 hours per shift.
  • Pulling: light, less than 1-2 hours per shift.