Warehouse Associate - Kit runner

Whelen Engineering, Inc.; Cedar Lake (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering, Inc. in Chester, CT seeks a Warehouse Associate - Kit runner to perform warehousing duties and support distribution operations. The role involves walking extensively, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating an RF scanner to pull products from the warehouse.

The starting rate is set within the posted range based on experience. Responsibilities include delivering items to departments, assisting other tasks, and maintaining the kit holding area while ensuring accurate counts and

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk throughout shift with occasional bending and reaching.
• Basic computer literacy and RF scanner usage.
• Clear English communication with team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product and materials to company departments.
• Support other warehouse tasks as needed.
• Move parts using proper packing materials.
• Operate RF scanner to pull products from warehouse.
• Transport kits to assembly area and maintain kit holding area.
• Assist with counts and production verification.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Walk/stand for shift

RF scanner operation

Basic math/computer literacy

English communication

Tools

RF Scanner

WAVE/JLG lifts

Forklift training

Job description

Warehouse Associate - Kit runner

Department: Warehouse (125)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Nick Maynard

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate - Kit runner

Facility location: Chester, CT

Starting rate within the range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Candidates with greater experience may be considered for a higher rate within the posted range.

Summary: Performs all warehousing functions required to fulfill warehousing and distribution operations at a facility. Must be able to continuously walk throughout the warehouse floor (can be up to 8 miles of walking per shift)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary task is to deliver product & materials to the various company departments.
• Secondary duties are to assist as needed with other Warehouse tasks.
• This is a physically demanding position requiring extensive lifting, pushing, pulling, stacking, walking, and bending.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as an integral part of the larger Warehouse team.
• Applies simple and some intermediate skills to perform functions in the execution of existing procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to the position within assigned area.
• Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Able to prioritize work according to established guidelines.
• Adapts to changing priorities to meet customer demands.
• Simple computer literacy.
• Receives and processes delivery and storage of all parts from received from divisional receipts, vendor receipts, subcontractor receipts, and small package receipts.
• Assist in maintaining the proper storage of parts.
• Uses RF Scanner device (barcode reader) to pull products from warehouse.
• Uses proper packing materials and methods to move parts.
• Transports kits to the assembly area as directed.
• Maintains kit holding area.
• Works with scales, calculators, and other devices to make sure production counts are accurate.
• Operates WAVE and JLG lifts, electrical jacks, and other equipment used to move product.
• May be trained to use forklift.

Education and Experience

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Regularly performs repetitive tasks (picking up items, putting down items, turning, twisting, bending, reaching, and stepping onto and off of a lift (18” from ground level)
• Able to stand entire shift
• Able to continuously walk throughout the warehouse floor (can be up to 8 miles of walking per shift)
• Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook”.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.