First Shift Warehouse Associate

Monti Inc; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Monti, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to process shipments, load orders, and support efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will prepare orders, manage inventory, and assist in keeping a safe, organized workspace.

The role requires basic math, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate a forklift. Prior warehouse experience is preferred. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation proficiency and safety awareness.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience in warehouse or shipping environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders by processing requests, pulling finished goods, packing boxes, and placing orders in delivery area.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by updating counts during stocking.
• Perform cycle counts as needed to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, adhering to 6S standards.
• Operate warehouse machinery safely and follow procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Basic math

Mechanical inclination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Associate will complete shipments by processing and loading orders with a goal of increasing efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling finished goods; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Maintains inventory control by entering correct counts when stocking an item.
• Performs cycle counting duties as needed
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Finds bin locations, looks up future orders, and prints labels.
• Operates machinery in a safe manner.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all work stations.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal and written communication.
• Excellent computer skills (ex. printing, searching).
• Basic math skills (ex. addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical inclination.

Abilities:

• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Work well with others on a team.
• Follow instructions and processes.
• Solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Willingness to be trained by supervisor.
• Willingness to have performance measured daily.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or shipping environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment.
• Routine, repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs., occasional, heavy lifting, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
• Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
• Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.