Warehouse Associate

Activar Brand; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Activar Brand is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for timely shipping, controlled distribution, and inventory of finished goods. You will pick, pack, label, and prepare shipments; inspect inbound deliveries and maintain warehouse organization.

Role requires experience with ERP systems, shipping software, and handling up to 50 lbs. Forklift experience is preferred. On-site position with benefits and opportunities for cross-training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience with pallet jacks/forklifts is a plus; training may be provided.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and office software encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Handle picking, packing, labeling, and shipping of orders in a timely, accurate manner.
• Inspect incoming orders for damage, count/weight items, and stage for storage or shipment.
• Enter shipment details into ERP and shipping software; prepare documents for carriers.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse; assist production as needed.
• Collaborate with 3rd party logistics and carriers; monitor and report delays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Caliper reading

Forklift operation

ERP system

MS Windows

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Barcode scanner

UPS/FedEx software

Pallet jacks

Job description

This position is responsible for providing timely and high-quality shipping services, and for providing controlled distribution and inventory of finished products. While performing any combination of the following duties: picking/packaging/shipping products manually, inspecting incoming orders for damage and accuracy and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse. This position may also serve as the back-up for the production area as needed.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that products available for shipment is shipped in a timely and quality basis, coordinate with customers as required
• Pick, inspect, pack, weigh and prepare shipping documents to ship all orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
• Label or re-label products, as necessary.
• Enter parcel shipment details into UPS/FedEx software.
• Prepare export documents for occasional UPS/FedEx/DHL international shipments.
• Collaborate with our 3 rd party logistics company to select appropriate carrier and prepare bill of lading for LTL shipments.
• Post shipments in our ERP system.
• Affix packing slip, material certification(s), and other necessary labels on to the packages.
• Greet and hand packages to carriers or load skids onto trucks.
• Contact carriers and investigate late pick-ups or shipment delays.
• Record all tracking numbers and pro numbers in our ERP system.
• File claims with carriers for lost or damaged shipments.
• Report immediately to supervisor/lead/manager any and all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.

Order Fulfillment (Receiving Inbound)

• Inspect incoming deliveries for any damage or missing items; immediately report issues with the delivery driver and supervisor. Take pictures to document the damage and/or missing items.
• Count/weigh incoming orders for accurate receiving.
• Put away goods in a timely and organized manner.

Warehouse Associate

• Conduct regular cycle counts of raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Count selected inventory items during annual year-end inventory audit with 3 rd party auditing firm.
• Verify counts on inspected products to ensure accurate receiving into our ERP system.
• Problem-solve to address all inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to resolve all inventory issues.
• Rotate raw material and finished goods inventory utilizing first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Consolidate and organize inventory daily.
• Monitor shipping supply usage and make purchase requisitions to maintain adequate stock.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, optimizing storage space and layout.
• Perform and maintain weekly forklift safety inspection checklist.
• Liaise with our forklift vendor who performs the annual preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the safe operation of equipment.
• Maintains full working knowledge of all processes.
• Adheres to all company standards and policies.
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
• Report immediately to the supervisor or general manager all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
  • Production, if needed: Learn to operate extruders, centerless grinders, and/or compression-molding equipment. Assist shop personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to read a caliper and tape measure.
• Ability to operate machines includes, but not limited to, bar code reader, computer terminal, other electronic devices, and forklift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and the capacity to learn new systems, including our ERP system.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and very strong organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills
• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
• Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast-paced environment that requires strong teamwork.
• Understanding of all tools, gauges, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.
• Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
• Must have a good work ethic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, logistics or inventory experience in a production environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in using pallet jacks and forklifts is desired but not required (will provide training).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularlyl lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials. The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, and flames. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving machinery and occasionally in outside weather.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Community involvement time off
• Earned time off
• Employee assistance program
• Family and medical leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Personal protective equipment reimbursement
• Weekly pay

Equal Opportunity Employer
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