Warehouse Assistant - 2nd shift

Kymera International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International is seeking a Warehouse Assistant for the 2nd shift in Durham, NC. You will prepare orders from pick lists, gather items, apply stretch wrap and strapping, and complete required documentation according to customer specs, while assisting with inventory counts and general warehouse organization. After a 30‑day onsite training period, you will transfer to the 2:00 p.m.

– 10:00 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of warehouse-related experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proven ability to operate a fork truck and other material handling equipment.
• Proven ability to wear required protective equipment and devices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment of outgoing goods including the handling of proper documentation and shipment tracing.
• Prepare bills of lading for outbound shipment and contacting motor carries for pickup.
• Consolidate outbound shipments to customers.
• Receive, stock, and deliver goods.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Drive a fork truck and obtain certification for safe operation.
• Ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe.
• Receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fork lift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork lift

Job description

Warehouse Assistant - 2nd Shift

The Warehouse Assistant will prepare orders for shipment by reading a pick list, gathering orders, adding strapping and stretch wrap, and providing documentation according to customer specifications. Assist in inventory counts and warehouse organization.

This role will require 30 days training onsite, during the day shift. After 30 days, the employee will transfer to the 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

• Coordinate shipment of outgoing goods including the handling of proper documentation and shipment tracing.
• Prepare bills of lading for outbound shipment and contacting motor carries for pickup.
• Consolidate outbound shipments to customers.
• Receive, stock, and deliver goods.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Drive a fork truck and obtain certification for safe operation.
• Ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe.
• Receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess a minimum one year of warehouse-related experience required.
• High attention to detail
• Efficient time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proven ability to operate a fork truck and other material handling equipment.
• Proven ability to wear required protective equipment and devices.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel.