Sr. Warehouse Operator

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is seeking a Sr. Warehouse Operator to manage export processing, loading, unloading, and material movement within the plant and warehouse.

You will package materials for domestic and international shipments while ensuring accurate inventory and timely, cost-effective workflows. Responsibilities include daily ERP-driven prioritization, use of handheld scanners, loading/unloading, and assisting with inventory control.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years warehousing responsibility.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and comfort with numbers and MRP systems.
• Knowledge of receiving and shipping procedures, customer requirements, and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Daily priorities pulled from ERP; manage workload via CSI Workbench with barcode scanning where applicable.
• Load/unload materials; wrap and secure for transit; assist with container loading as needed.
• Transport materials between locations; coordinate outbound shipments with freight carriers.
• Attach labels and identify materials; ensure accurate inventory records.
• Troubleshoot issues, communicate changes to delivery schedules, and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain clean work areas; perform forklift/equipment inspections and minor maintenance.
• Assist with inventory tasks such as cycle counts.

Skills

Project management

Team player

Problem solving

Collaboration

Analytical skills

MRP systems

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Warehouse Operator is responsible for and will be trained in export processing, load , unload , move materials within or near plant, warehouse, or work site and manually packages materials and products for outbound shipments domestically and internationally. The warehouse operator will work with the other materials team members to expedite timely and cost-effective solutions for importing and exporting materials to and from company, customer and supplier facilities while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily priorities are pulled from the ERP system, each team member manages their daily workload through the CSI Workbench. Utilization of handheld barcode scanning guns where applicable.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using company provided tools, and at times by hand into vehicles ensuring proper wrapping to prevent damage in transit . Occasionally loads containers by hand when required .
• Transports materials from various locations to work sites/locations using a variety of material handling tools and equipment . Outbound shipments are scheduled with freight carriers as needed.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, gaylords or other containers.
• Troubleshoot and address any issues or problems that arise moving any material, finding creative solutions and keeping team members well informed of the status and potential changes to delivery schedules.
• Work with other members of the materials team on continuous improvement projects to reduce errors and reduce costs as directed by the Team Leader.
• Cleans assigned warehouse and work areas daily . Returns tools and equipment to designated areas.
• Fills out daily inspection sheets for forklift and electric hand trucks and may complete minor maintenance including making simple adjustments or repairs such as oiling and greasing forklift truck .
• Assist with inventory related tasks which may include cycle counting or other methods of inventory control.

Experience - Senior Warehouse Operator

• 5-7 years warehousing responsibility
• Strong project management skills
• Team player with well-developed problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated collaboration capability
• Excellent analytical skills and significant comfort working with numbers and MRP systems
• Knowledge of standard procedures for receiving and shipping including customer requirements and state and federal regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills . Works well with people across the organization to gather information, make decisions/recommendations, and drive improvement
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Hi gh s chool d iploma required , additional technical tr aining preferred

Experience

• Three to five y ears warehousing responsibility

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing & warehouse environments
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand and/or sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear .
• There is a requirement to be on your feet, walk and reach with arms and hands .
• The associate will be tasked to lif t and / or move items weighing 2 0 pounds or less and occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 + pounds .
• At no time is the associated expected or allowed to endanger him/herself in the conduct of this job nor his associates or visitors .
• The position requires the wearing and eye protection and protective footwear

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