Warehouse Associate, 1st shift

IPS Corporation; Hartsville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate material handling equipment, pick finished goods and raw materials, and prepare items for shipment or production use. You will pull orders, verify documentation, package and label shipments, and maintain a safe, organized warehouse environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities, and readiness to cover receiving duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years’ experience required. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from warehouse.
• Load materials into vehicle and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
• Check all documentation to make sure that it is correct.
• Ensure products are packaged and labelled correctly and accurately shipped to customers and drop ship locations
• Examine and inspect items for wear or defects, reporting any damage.
• High level of attention to detail
• Take upcoming work orders and pull all necessary materials and place in designated staging areas to keep production flowing with little to no downtime
• Keep back dock clean
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment that contributes to 5S
• When required, handle incoming stock from receiving and place in proper location
• Verify the accuracy of all shipping functions such as labeling and all packaging information
• Maintaining quality standards
• Package products for return to vendors and fill out any RMA paperwork necessary prior to the shipment being picked up.
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated location
• Process FedEx and UPS shipments
• Cover for receiving associate as needed
• Other duties may also be assigned from time to time.

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Reports to: Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor

Department: Warehouse and Logistics

Summary

Operate material handling equipment for accurately picking finished goods or raw material to be shipped or used in production. Ability to perform Warehouse Associate II functions plus the following:

Duties

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from warehouse.
• Load materials into vehicle and when necessary, install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Manually, load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
• Check all documentation to make sure that it is correct.
• Ensure products are packaged and labelled correctly and accurately shipped to customers and drop ship locations
• Examine and inspect items for wear or defects, reporting any damage.
• High level of attention to detail
• Take upcoming work orders and pull all necessary materials (boxes, cans, labels, etc.) and place in designated staging areas to keep production flowing with little to no downtime
• Keep back dock clean
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment that contributes to 5S
• When required, handle incoming stock from receiving and place in proper location
• Ensure products are packaged correctly and accurately shipped to customers and drop ship locations
• Verify the accuracy of all shipping functions such as labeling and all packaging information
• Maintaining quality standards
• Package products for return to vendors and fill out any RMA paperwork necessary prior to the shipment being picked up.
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated location
• Process FedEx and UPS shipments
• Cover for receiving associate as needed
• Other duties may also be assigned from time to time.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/ Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

4 to 6 years’ experience required. To perform the 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability

Ability to read English and comprehend detailed instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write in English

Mathematical Ability

Basic mathematical knowledge including addition and subtraction

Reasoning Ability

Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to understand and interpret production documentation

Computer Skills

None Required

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms or stoop.