Warehouse Associate I

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Pleasant Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5h Week

Medical Dental Vision

Life & AD&D

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment

Borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Warehouse Associate I to join our SCM team in Lakeview, WI. You will perform general warehouse duties, receive, unpack, check, and store merchandise, fill requisitions and orders, and pack, crate, and ship products to distribution centers, departments, or the assembly line.

You will operate forklift as required, perform cycle counts, ensure accurate labeling, and maintain warehouse safety and Kaizen/5S practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Able to operate industrial vehicles and forklifts.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as with a group.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand long hours.
• Overtime flexibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and supplies as directed.
• Receive merchandise and verify accuracy; unpack and stock inbound receipts.
• Ensure proper packing, labeling and tagging of inventory.
• Pick/pack dealer orders per guidelines and quotas.
• Conduct cycle counts and manage daily logs; report damaged inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper stocking; operate forklift as required.
• Follow safety regulations and Kaizen/5S practices.

Skills

Warehouse machinery operation

Industrial vehicle operation

Basic PC skills

Independent work ability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stamina for long shifts

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Yamaha has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Associate I to join our SCM team in Lakeview, WI. The Warehouse Associate I will perform general warehouse duties as directed by supervision receives, unpacks, checks, and stores merchandise or materials. He / she will fill requisitions and orders. This position packs, crates, and ships products and materials to distribution center, departments, or assembly line. The Warehouse Person will perform all duties accurately, efficiently, and safely.

What you'll be doing:

• Load and unload goods and supply and ensures proper handling of the same.
• Receive merchandise and supplies while verifying accuracy. Unpack, sort, and stock inbound receipts.
• Ensure proper packing, labeling and tagging of the inventory in the warehouse. Pick/pack dealer orders according to set guidelines and departmental quotas.
• Conducts cycle-counts of inventory and managing daily log registers. Maintain quality in the warehouse and keeps track of all damaged inventory and reporting the same to supervisor(s).
• Ensures the cleanliness and proper stocking of inventory in the work area.
• Know basic guidelines of carrier requirements for packaging and shipping.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Works in adherence to all safety regulations and Kaizen / 5S practices of the warehouse.

What you need to be successful:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent certification.
• Basic knowledge of operating and using warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Able to operate industrial vehicles.
• Basic PC skills required.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as with a group.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, twist and turn.
• Able to stand for 10 hours or more.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to:

Warehouse Supervisor I

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.