Warehouse Associate: Fast-Paced Ops & Forklift

North American Transportation Management Institute; Reserve, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform all warehouse functions, including preparing shipments, unloading/loading trucks, and supporting Operations Personnel.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management to ensure timely and safe supply, handling cargo, and operating warehouse equipment in compliance with policies and DOT regulations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience (filling/packaging/picking).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment including forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), pallet jacks, cherry pickers, etc.
• Knowledge of procedures to secure cargo in or on a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete the forklift certification test.

Responsibilities

• Work with Warehouse management to assure uninterruptible supply for our customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unload and load product in and out of intercompany, package and bulk trucks for next business day's orders in a manner compliant with company policy and local, state and federal regulations.
• Pull and stage next day's orders for bulk and package drivers
• Engage in proper loading, unloading and flushing procedures.
• Deliver products by following instructions from warehouse management and the instructions on the delivery ticket when required (if eligible for Driver).
• Operate a vehicle on and off customer sites in a manner compliant with company policy and procedure and compliant with DOT (if eligible for Driver).
• Perform drumming requirements and other repackaging products within company guidelines to meet customers' needs, as necessary.
• Unload Rail Cars as required per company guidelines.
• Check with Operations Management for instructions at the beginning of each shift.
• Prepare, complete and submit, in a timely manner, the paperwork required by MOP
• Communicate with all Operations Personnel, Dispatchers, Fleet Maintenance Manager and assist them as required.
• Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Responsible for the completion of special projects or the assignment of other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure the facility is properly shut down, including locking all doors and gates at the end of the shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse teamwork

Multi-tasking

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WMS handheld technology

Job description

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform all warehouse functions, including preparing shipments, unloading/loading trucks, and supporting Operations Personnel.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management to ensure timely and safe supply, handling cargo, and operating warehouse equipment in compliance with policies and DOT regulations. Equal opportunity employer.