1ST SHIFT WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 6AM-2:30PM

WORKFORCE Employment Specialists, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

WORKFORCE Employment Specialists, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a 1st shift Warehouse Associate (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) to manage receipt, storage and distribution of materials. You will operate a forklift, scan items, and ensure accuracy and safety in daily warehouse tasks.

Load/unload heavy units, maintain records, and collaborate with team leads to satisfy customers. Requirements include a High-School diploma and an Industrial Lift Truck License, plus strong stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High-School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Industrial Lift Truck License is required.
• Basic verbal communication and listening skills are expected.
• Maintain clean criminal record is required.
• Read and understand written and oral instructions; match series of numbers and letters.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload heavy window and door units from delivery truck.
• Operate picker's forklift to move products and access upper storage levels.
• Update Warehouse Management System using hand-held scanners.
• Cross-verify loaded/unloaded products for accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Process warehouse documentation accurately and timely.
• Perform manual cycle counts to measure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Industrial Lift Truck License

Verbal communication

Basic problem solving

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Hand-held scanners

Education

High-School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Job description

1ST SHIFT WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 6AM-2:30PM

Compensation: $19.00 - $19.00

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This position is primarily responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of materials, equipment, and products in our warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential: (90%)

• Load and unload heavy window and door units from delivery truck by manual lift and manual lifting aids (ie, skateboards, handles, push carts).
• Maneuver window and door product for safe and efficient transport using balance and coordination. Units are very large and awkward (for example, a Designer series sliding door is 8ft by 6ft and weighs approximately 800 lbs).
• Operate industrial lift truck (“picker”) to transport some product around the warehouse and to access second and third level storage only when certified by the Warehouse Manager. Harnesses must be worn at all times when accessing second and third levels.
• Update the Warehouse Management System, utilizing hand-held scanners, when product is received from Pella, loaded onto a delivery truck, or anytime it is moved to a new location within or outside the warehouse.
• Cross-verify loaded/unloaded product for accuracy and completeness using load list and scanner.
• Verify product is undamaged exiting the inbound Pella truck and as it is moved around the warehouse using visual judgment.
• Pick product for delivery and customer pick-up from designated schedule by matching inventory numbers to location on list. Always scan moved product.
• Interact with Warehouse Working Lead, Customer Satisfaction Team Specialists, Information Technologies, and/or Warehouse Manager to resolve problems in person or via telephone.
• Interact with external and internal customers for customer pick-up of product. Assist customers with safe handling of product. Complete all necessary paperwork and obtain necessary signatures.
• Process warehouse documentation in a timely and accurate fashion while ensuring the document(s) is routed to the appropriate personnel upon completion.
• Occasionally uses computer inventory software to verify data.

Non-Essential: (10%)

• Properly dispose of cardboard, shrink wrap, and other waste materials for recycling or trash.
• Operate cardboard bailer as needed. Operate trash compactor as needed.
• Daily maintenance check and charging of industrial lift truck. (Industrial lift trucks and charging area are maintained by an outside vendor.)
• Clean shop floors using ride-on floor cleaner and broom.
• Various cleaning of other areas of the Oak Industrial facility.
• Assist with home show display transport and set-up during home show season.
• Perform manual cycle counts to measure inventory accurately.
• All other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Personal responsibility for complete customer satisfaction.
• Perform all duties in a safe, efficient, timely and accurate fashion.
• On-time to work every day (ready to work at 6:00am). Start and end times may vary each day. Positively embraces a varying work schedule. Stays until the work is done. Leaves when the work is done.
• Wear appropriate attire as described in the employee handbook.
• Bring security badge to work each day. Will notify management immediately if lost.
• Ensure that orders are loaded safely and in a manner that will prevent damage in transit.
• Communicate ideas for process improvement to management.
• Follows established schedule and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Stays on task without supervisor direction. When finished with assigned tasks, will work to clean and organize work area.

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

• High-School diploma or equivalent is required
• Industrial Lift Truck License
• Effectively & efficiently handle customer concerns; basic verbal communication; basic listening skills; basic problem solving skills
• Maintain clean criminal record
• Read and understand written and oral instructions; match series of numbers & letters.
• Use of cell phone, hand held scanners, and basic computer data entry skills.
• Complete basic paper forms

Attitudes

• Customer-driven; Personal Responsibility; Sense of Urgency; Self-Motivated
• Empathetic; Team Oriented
• Flexible/Adaptable; Honesty/Integrity
• Punctual; Dependable; Organized; Follows Instructions/Procedures
• Basic Social Skills; Presentable; Positive Attitude; Respectful
• Basic Communication Skills; Basic Listening Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Math Skills

Physical Requirements Must be able to:

• Constantly walk or stand (95%)
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects >100 lbs. using safe lifting techniques (75%)CRT rating of medium/heavy
• Frequently push or pull carts, dollies, etc. (50%)
• Regularly crouch, bend, stoop, squat. (50%)
• Drive Industrial Lift Truck
• Work at elevated heights up to 25ft.
• Visually examine and inspect material
• Deal with employees, customers, or supplies in quick pace, time sensitive, deadline-driven situations
• Work in an area that may be unpleasant due to temperature fluxuation or other conditions

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