Warehouse Associate

ViskoTeepak; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

401K with Employer Contribution

Job summary

ViskoTeepak in Kenosha, WI is looking for a Warehouse Associate to handle shipping and receiving of materials. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and basic computer skills, with responsibilities including managing inventory and preparing shipping documents. Employees enjoy competitive wages, medical insurance, and a 401K plan. Join our team in a heated and partially air-conditioned distribution center focused on food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate a lift truck and pallet-jack.
• Certification for forklift operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and ships raw inventory and finished goods per production requirements.
• Scans incoming product and downloads into Mantis inventory scanning system.
• Creates labels for shipping using Scala.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic computer and typing knowledge

Knowledge of warehouse operations

Tools

Mantis inventory scanning system

Scala

Job description

Overview

Hourly Non-Exempt Job Description. ViskoTeepak is a world leader in the sale and manufacture of cellulose, fibrous and plastic casings for the food industry. With 6 manufacturing and converting plants and 5 sales offices around the world, we employ around 1100 people. ViskoTeepak’s core values are Trust, Ambition & Fun.

Title: Warehouse Associate

Reports To: Logistics and Warehouse Manager

Location: Kenosha, WI

Shift and Hours: 1st Shift (8:00am-4:00pm)

Position Summary: This position is responsible for shipping and receiving raw materials and finished product.

Responsibilities

• Receives and ships raw inventory and finished goods per production requirements.
• Receives and scans incoming product and downloads into Mantis inventory scanning system.
• Creates labels for shipping by scanning products into Scala.
• Prints packing slips from Scala for shipment, using established procedures.
• Selects appropriate shipping lines, referring unusual cases to Supervisor.
• Weighs pallets and shrink wraps product.
• Examines stored materials and reports deterioration and damage.
• Notes and reports discrepancies and obvious damages.
• Rearranges and takes inventory of stored materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts and performs required cycle counts in warehouse bin locations.
• Other duties may include clerical tasks to support office workflow, including preparing and processing documents, answering calls and correspondence.
• Assist with projects as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Forklift experience required; certification is preferred.
• Basic computer and typing knowledge, including shipping product via UPS, Federal Express.
• Creating labels using carrier websites.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations such as product allocation, receiving and stocking.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate a lift truck and pallet-jack.
• Reaching, bending, and stooping are required.

Environmental Conditions

• The Distribution Center is a heated and partially air-conditioned facility with adequate lighting.
• Atmospheric conditions may vary with weather due to opening and closing of dock doors.

Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Safety

All Operations employees are responsible for the safety and quality of ViskoTeepak products. Any food safety and quality issues must be reported to the supervisor immediately. Back-up operators for this position will be advised and must be properly trained to run this operation using appropriate sanitation and food safety procedures.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• 401K with Employer Contribution

For more information please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Further company information is available at www.viskoteepak.com.