Operator 2, Warehouse Operations

Katalyst CRO; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a warehouse associate to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished goods using forklifts, conveyors, cranes, handcarts and power trucks. The role requires safe operation, basic record-keeping and adherence to SOPs in a busy plant/warehouse setting.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 year warehouse experience, strong communication in English, basic math, and the ability to work under general supervision in a metrics-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend documents in English.
• Basic math skills for simple calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts and other equipment to move materials and goods.
• Maintains basic records and follows defined procedures.
• Performs routine tasks under SOPs and quality guidelines.
• Communicates clearly with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing English

Basic math

Equipment operation

Metrics-driven environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

Roles &Responsibilities

• Uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within a plant, office or warehouse.
• May maintain records. Develops skills in basic tasks, techniques and procedures within one skill area / process / method.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to complete routine tasks consisting of prescribed steps.
• Works within clearly defined SOPs and / or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Works under general to limited supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Zero (0) to one (1) year warehouse experience or related experience and/or training.
• Obtains and/or maintains appropriate licenses / training / certifications, as needed.
• Has basic skills training in an analytical / scientific method or operational process area (e.g., material handling and management, logistics, manufacturing production).
• Effective communication skills at a level co-workers and Team Lead/Supervisor can understand.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend documents written in English and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.

• Uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within a plant, office or warehouse.
• May maintain records. Develops skills in basic tasks, techniques and procedures within one skill area / process / method.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to complete routine tasks consisting of prescribed steps.
• Works within clearly defined SOPs and / or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Works under general to limited supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Zero (0) to one (1) year warehouse experience or related experience and/or training.
• Obtains and/or maintains appropriate licenses / training / certifications, as needed.
• Has basic skills training in an analytical / scientific method or operational process area (e.g., material handling and management, logistics, manufacturing production).
• Effective communication skills at a level co-workers and Team Lead/Supervisor can understand.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend documents written in English and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• General computer skills.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, climbing, lifting, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, twisting, frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers. The job can require lifting and/or moving over 50 lbs. The position will have exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, extreme weather conditions and vibration. Occasionally the position will have exposure to work in high, precarious places and fumes/airborne particles. It is hot in the summer months (no AC) and cold in the winter months (limited heating). The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.