Warehouse Associate

NRP Jones; La Porte (IN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NRP Jones in Indiana is seeking a warehouse associate to receive, store, pick, pack and ship products using forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure accurate orders and a clean, safe workspace.

You will unload deliveries, verify quantities, scan into the inventory system, store goods, pick and pack, operate equipment, perform cycle counts, load trucks, and maintain adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current driver’s license.
• Forklift operator certification or ability to pass test.
• Strong literacy and comprehension skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming stock.
• Unload deliveries, verify quantities and condition.
• Store products according to locations and labeling systems.
• Pick and pack orders to meet specifications.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies.
• Load shipments onto delivery trucks.
• Enter data into inventory systems accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

Skills

Strong literacy

Excellent communication

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory software

Job description

Description

Position Overview:

• This position is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products within a warehouse, utilizing warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently manage inventory, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receiving and processing incoming stock:
• Unloading deliveries, verifying quantities and condition of goods, scanning items into inventory system.
• Storage and organization:
• Properly storing products on shelves or racks according to designated locations, utilizing labeling systems to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Order picking and packing:
• Selecting items from inventory based on customer orders, packing boxes according to specifications, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Operating warehouse equipment:
• Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move and transport goods within the warehouse.
• Inventory control:
• Performing cycle counts, checking stock levels, identifying discrepancies, and reporting any issues to supervisors.
• Loading and unloading trucks:
• Loading and securing products onto delivery trucks for shipment.
• Data entry:
• Updating inventory systems with accurate information regarding product movement and quantities.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety:
• Keeping the warehouse clean and organized, following safety procedures and reporting any hazards.
• Must be familiar with, and follow, all standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of how and where to locate procedures and forms relevant to this position
• Any other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Must meet the Qualified Job Rate in training determined by Department Supervisor.
• Indoctrination and NRP’s Quality Manual and specified requirements regarding job responsibilities.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Forklift operator (must pass test).
• Strong literacy and comprehension skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of company indoctrination.
• Successful completion of safety training programs.
• Understanding of the company’s Quality System and processes.