Warehouse Associate 1st shift/ Part-time No Weekends

The Weaver Consolidated Group, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weaver Consolidated Group, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Tupelo, MS. The role involves moving product by hand using forklifts and pallet jacks, loading and unloading trucks, and assembling pallets to fulfill orders.

You will work in a safety-sensitive environment emphasizing accuracy, inventory control, and efficient material handling. The position requires dependability, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English for basic math.
• Demonstrates safe/responsible behavior with a positive record.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Self-motivated, respectful, team oriented and maintain integrity.
• Willingness to operate common warehouse equipment (forklifts and pallet jack).
• Able to repetitively lift up to 55 pounds and perform varied duties.

Responsibilities

• Move product by hand and with forklift/pallet jack to staging areas and load/unload trucks.
• Build pallets/orders as directed to support order fulfillment.
• Review customer orders to identify items to move or distribute.
• Identify product by description and quantity; transport to staging area.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and control shrinkage to acceptable levels.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance of warehouse grounds.
• Sort materials on racks according to size, type or product code.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain 100% safety observance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team oriented

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Job Summary:The Warehouse Associate will move product by hand to and from a staging area to build new orders or tear down orders returned to the plant, and to load and unload trucks. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Job Functions:

• This position is considered safety sensitive due to the required operation of forklifts, pallet jacks and other heavy machinery. Safe operation requires a constant state of alertness and awareness of the surroundings at all times
• Use appropriate material handling equipment to move product and materials from/to designated locations to support bulk activities in an efficient and safe manner
• "Build" pallets/orders as needed/directed to support successful order fulfillment
• Review customer orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed
• Identify product by description and quantity; Remove product from area and transport to staging area using a pallet jack or forklift
• Work accurately to control warehouse inventory to keep shrink at acceptable level
• Efficiently load/unload route trucks, bulk rigs and transports with a forklift
• Assist the daily housekeeping and maintenance of warehouse grounds
• Sort and place materials or items on racks according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to product age and quality
• Understand the safety culture and strives for 100% compliance concerning safety observations
• Perform various duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to perform basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe/ responsible behavior, and a positive performance record
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
• Must be self-motivated, respectful, positive, team oriented and maintain a high degree of integrity
• Willingness to operate common warehouse equipment (forklifts and pallet jack)
• Must be willing and able to repetitively lift up to 55 pounds, push, pull, stand, squat, bend and reach
• Must maintain a neat uniform and professional appearance
• Ability to withstand exposure to limited climate control within the facility