Warehouse Associate I

Ring Container Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, handle production materials, and keep the warehouse clean and organized.

You will load and unload trucks, maintain dock access, prepare reports, and participate in safety programs including OSHA forklift certification within 90 days. A HS diploma or GED and forklift experience are preferred; punctuality and teamwork are essential to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts in a safe manner.
• Wear seat belts during forklift operation at all times.
• Ensure Forklift is maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition. (Daily/Weekly Inspections)
• Remove product from production area.
• Ensure all units are stacked at proper height and in orderly manner in Warehouse.
• Bring raw materials to the production floor.
• Weigh, identify (mark) and stage waste raw materials.
• Sweep and maintain Warehouse in an orderly fashion.
• Prepare Warehouse reports, review Bills of Lading, work orders, etc., as necessary.
• Load and unload truck/trailers.
• Ensure proper procedures for loading/unloading trailer is being followed.
• Assist co-workers where needed.
• Assist with documenting daily and monthly Inventories.
• Complete Quality Control Orientation program.
• Complete Warehouse Inventory Procedure training on the in-house computer inventory systems.
• Assist in the training of new employees in the Quality Control Orientation Program as needed.
• Assist in the training of new employees on the in-house computer inventory systems as needed.
• Perform assigned tasks as instructed by supervisors.
• Complete or have completed the OSHA Forklift Certification program within 90 days of employment to earn an OSHA Forklift Certification/License.
• Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment.
• Responsible for their personal development by requesting regular meetings with their managers, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and establishing self development and performance goals with their managers.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Attention to deadlines

Concentration

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Purpose

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handle all production and raw materials properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; load and unload truck/trailers safely and using proper procedures; maintain access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility; and prepare all warehouse-related documents as necessary.

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handle all production and raw materials properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; load and unload truck/trailers safely and using proper procedures; maintain access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility; and prepare all warehouse-related documents as necessary.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate forklifts in a safe manner.
• Wear seat belts during forklift operation at all times.
• Ensure Forklift is maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition. (Daily/Weekly Inspections)
• Remove product from production area.
• Ensure all units are stacked at proper height and in orderly manner in Warehouse.
• Bring raw materials to the production floor.
• Weigh, identify (mark) and stage waste raw materials.
• Sweep and maintain Warehouse in an orderly fashion.
• Maintain access to dock doors. (Snow removal, debris removal, etc.)
• Prepare Warehouse reports, review Bills of Lading, work orders, etc., as necessary.
• Load and unload truck/trailers.
• Ensure proper procedures for loading/unloading trailer is being followed.
• Assist co-workers where needed.
• Assist with documenting daily and monthly Inventories.
• Complete Quality Control Orientation program.
• Complete Warehouse Inventory Procedure training on the in-house computer inventory systems.
• Assist in the training of new employees in the Quality Control Orientation Program as needed.
• Assist in the training of new employees on the in-house computer inventory systems as needed.
• Perform assigned tasks as instructed by supervisors.
• Complete or have completed the OSHA Forklift Certification program within 90 days of employment to earn an OSHA Forklift Certification/License.
• Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment.
• Responsible for their personal development by requesting regular meetings with their managers, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and establishing self development and performance goals with their managers.

Experience, Educational And Technical Qualifications

Our Warehouse Associate should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision. A High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. One year of forklift experience is preferred.

Abilities Required

• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
• Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.
• Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
• Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.

Climbing

Physical Activity Required

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Needs good body agility.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Crouching

Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing

Standing for sustained periods of time.

Walking

Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin.

Fingering

Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts.

Repetitive Motion

Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or fingers.

Vision

Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures. Eye sight capable of seeing small defects at distances close to the eyes.

Exertion

Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Environmental Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to noise.
• The worker is subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to being exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.
• The worker may be subject to atmospheric conditions, i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to oils. Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.

Pay Range Minimum

17.01