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Visionworks of America; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks of America seeks a warehouse associate to handle inbound receipts, data entry, and pallet movement with a focus on safety and accuracy. Training emphasizes safety, accuracy, and productivity.

You will work with scanners, PCs, and Island Pacific systems to ensure inventory integrity and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of related distribution experience preferred.
• Experience with Island Pacific Merchandising and Warehousing System and basic PC use.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process inbound shipments with accuracy.
• Unload/move pallets using pallet jack or electric power lift.
• Input/scan stock items into the database system.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and equipment.
• Meet or exceed established production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Read English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Island Pacific Merchandising and Warehousing System

Barcode scanners

Pallet jack

Power lift

Computer

Job description

Summary

Basic warehousing duties, including processing inbound receipts from both retail stores and outside vendors. Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity.

Summary

Basic warehousing duties, including processing inbound receipts from both retail stores and outside vendors. Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity.

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.62 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Comprehensive understanding of receiving documents, labels, computerized scanners, personal computers and printing devices.
• Unload /move pallets, skids, boxes and containers using pallet jack or electric power lift.
• Verify the amount of each item received, comparing this amount to the invoice or documents included with the shipment to ensure everything promised was received.
• Input / scan stock items into computer using data base software.
• Ability to meet or exceed established production goals.
• Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to communicate and elevate with peers and principles.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
• Practice and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work place environment.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience & Background

• One (1) to three (3) years of related distribution experience preferred
• Experience and sound proficiency with Island Pacific Merchandising and Warehousing System
• Mastery and proficiency in use of personal computer and calculator
• Mastery and proficiency in use of computerized scanning and printing devices
• Working knowledge of basic warehousing duties and inventory control procedures
• Strong knowledge and comprehension of established best practices
• Excellent working knowledge of individual productivity measurement processes

Language Skills

Ability to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• General problem solving abilities
• Mechanically inclined
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Activity

Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3

Stand
X

Walk
X

Sit
X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X

Reach with Hands and Arms
X

Climb or balance
X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X

Talk or hear
X

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral Characteristics

• Possesses Strong Attention to Detail
• Possesses Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented and works with urgency and a high degree of accuracy
• Handles confidential and personal information appropriately
• Ability to tactfully handle stressful and difficult situations
• Possesses strong problem solving skills
• Utilizes customer service best practices to improve performance.
• Utilizes conflict resolution techniques to handle challenging situations
• Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.