Warehouse Associate III (Lead)

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Pleasant Prairie (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA invites applications for a Warehouse Associate III (LEAD) at our Lakeview, WI site. The role involves overseeing daily warehouse operations, receiving, packing, and shipping goods, and ensuring accurate inventory control.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, experience with warehouse machinery, forklift operation, basic PC skills, and the stamina to lift 50 lbs, stand long hours, and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to stand for 10 hours or more.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and ensure proper handling.
• Receive, unpack, sort, and stock inbound receipts.
• Pack, label, and ship products to distribution centers.
• Conduct cycle counts and maintain daily inventory logs.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper stocking of inventory.
• Follow carrier packing/shipping guidelines.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Adhere to safety, Kaizen/5S practices in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse machinery

Industrial vehicles

Basic PC skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Yamaha has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Associate III (LEAD) 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 centre, 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.