Position: Distribution Warehouse Associate
Location: Four Oaks, NC
Duration: 12 Months
Total Hours/week: 40.00
Client: Medical Devices Company
Job Category: Industrial
Level of Experience: Entry Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)
Shift: 1st shift - Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM
** With required overtime; during the weekday and Saturdays **
Job Description:
General Summary
- The Distribution Associate is responsible for providing value to our customer by accurately receiving, storing, and picking of product to meet our customer and client standards of safety, security, and productivity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shipping/Receiving
- The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe, accurate warehousing and re-warehousing of product, including all aspects of shipping and receiving.
- Properly processing and order picking the designated products from their warehouse locations, placing the product on pallets, and preparing the pallets for shipment.
- Loading and unloading of trailers must be done consistent with the company standards of quality, safety, security, and productivity.
- All received product must be completely accurate and conform to customer standards. Inventory must always be accounted for through movements of the warehouse management system.
Quality- All work should be performed at a high quality level. Any errors should be resolved through established processes.
- Check or count products for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
Re-Warehousing- Identify pallet ID tags and document information.
- This requires the ability to write, match numbers, and identify correct location codes.
Order Picking- Accurately pick product, requiring the ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Physical Inventories- Participate in physical inventories as needed.
Equipment- Operate material handling equipment in a safe manner.
- Report all damage to product, equipment, or other company property.
- Keep equipment neat and orderly in compliance with maintenance procedures.
Reporting/Measurements- Prepare and maintain all warehouse activity records in a timely manner.
- Review operating goals and standards daily to monitor achievement.
Safety/Sanitation/Housekeeping- Follow Lean manufacturing processes including 5S at all times.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly warehouse and work area.
- Assist in maintaining warehouse security and promote a safe environment.
- Report all injuries and accidents immediately to a supervisor or manager.
Cross Training- Become knowledgeable with responsibilities of other positions as directed by management.
- Act as backup during absence or vacation.
Miscellaneous / Other- Participate in the daily stretching program.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.
- This job description is meant to be a guide and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.
Job Specifications
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to add, subtract, and multiply
- Ability to type
- Ability to operate and/or drive all required equipment
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand on a regular basis
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- Manual dexterity
- Good judgment
- Ability to speak and hear
- Ability to fully participate in the daily stretching program
Additional Duties
Safety and Security
- Perform job activities in a safe manner and in accordance with safety requirements.
- Assist in maintaining warehouse security.
- Report all injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards, or conditions immediately.
- Report any suspicious persons or activity.
Sanitation and Housekeeping
- Maintain a clean and professional image.
- Follow cleanliness guidelines as outlined.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
Hazmat Training
- May be provided with Hazmat training covering general awareness and safety training.
Cross-training
- Become knowledgeable with responsibilities of other warehouse positions.
- Act as backup during absence or vacation.
Job Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or 1 year experience required.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
- Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
- Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- General distribution knowledge.
- Exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment and precarious situations.
Physical Demands
- Must meet the physical demands to successfully perform essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Regular exposure to walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, and lifting.
- Must have normal vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and sufficient hearing to operate material handling equipment safely.
- Pre-employment physical exam required.