Warehouse Associate 2nd shift*Full- Time/No Weekends*

Corinthcoke; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to assist with the movement and organization of products in the warehouse. The role involves operating machinery and ensuring safe, efficient handling of materials, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products using forklifts.
• Build pallets/orders for fulfillment.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Safety awareness

Material handling

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

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