Warehouse Associate

Professional Plastics, Inc.; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Plastics, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in New York to perform receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping duties. You will maintain inventory, assist customers, and operate the forklift and related warehouse equipment. The role emphasizes safety and accuracy in order fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of warehouse experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and familiarity with warehouse data systems and material handling tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a warehouse role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for damages; report as needed.
• Identify and store material accordingly.
• Receive, unload and appropriately sort and store incoming shipments.
• Pull, stage and package material for shipment; process, pack, and ship orders accurately.
• Maintain inventory of products; restock as needed.
• Assist all will-call and walk-in customers.
• Operate saw to cut materials to specified dimensions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; notify management of any issues or concerns.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Warehouse data systems

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Inspect products for damages; report as needed
• Identify and store material accordingly
• Receive, unload and appropriately sort and store incoming shipments.
• Pull, stage and package material for shipment; process, pack, and ship orders accurately
• Maintain inventory of products; restock as needed
• Assist all will-call and walk-in customers
• Operate saw to cut materials to specified dimensions
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; notify management of any issues or concerns

Education and Experience:

(Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience in a warehouse role

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in standard office and warehouse equipment
• Knowledge of warehouse functions and processes
• Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks
• Ability to skillfully and safely operate a forklift
• Good working knowledge of warehouse data systems
• Solid communication skills and inventory skills

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type:

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Disability/Veteran