Warehouse Associte-Days

Highline Aftermarket; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Aftermarket seeks a Warehouse Associate to support picking, packing, receiving, and shipping tasks in a fast-paced warehouse. You will follow orders, inspect items, record quantities, and keep the work area clean and safe.

Team members collaborate across sections as needed, with attention to accuracy, safety, and efficiency. Overtime may be required to meet customer demand and maintain timely shipments.

Qualifications

• Must pay close attention to detail to manage inventory and orders.
• Ability to read work orders and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Maintain accuracy in recording quantities and paperwork.
• Operate a computer and demonstrate basic PC skills.
• Commit to safety rules and orderly, clean work areas.

Responsibilities

• Safely pull, process, and inspect materials, supplies, tools, fixtures, and parts and complete paperwork.
• Accurately record quantities selected and maintain error rate.
• Move materials within the warehouse and assist other activities as directed.
• Transport filled orders to and from the shipping area.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean equipment and work areas regularly.
• Identify improvement opportunities to reduce costs or boost productivity.

Skills

Detail oriented

Inventory control

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

PC proficiency

Job description

A Warehouse Associate is responsible for their portion of the warehouse functions. This role will be accountable for the suitable handling and processing of all orders received in the picking, scanning, shipping, receiving and/or returns area. Though each associate is assigned to a section of the warehouse, all are trained in the various areas and work where needed most as directed by their supervisor.

HOURS: 7:00 am - 3:45 pm | Monday - Friday with overtime as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Safely pull, process, and perform inspections of materials, supplies, tools, fixtures, and part and complete required paperwork.
• Accurately record quantities selected (or shorted) maintaining the company standard error rate.
• Move materials within the warehouse and assist in other warehouse activities as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from staging and processing areas.
• Read work orders and/or receive verbal instructions for work assignments.
• Fill and complete order receipts.
• Transport filled orders to and from shipping area.
• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Pay very close attention to detail in order to effectively manage inventory and process orders.
• Rely on monitoring and inventory control, as well as good problem solving, analytical skills and judgment in order to resolve issues in a timely and efficient.
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Efficiently operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency as needed.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• At least 6 months experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, reaching.
• Repetitive grasping and twisting with hands.
• Walking and/or standing up to 10 hours per day, 6 days per week if applicable.
• Ascend/descend stairs/ladders when getting in/out of fork truck and using ladders to access high shelves to put labels away and/or rearrange product.
• Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and have the ability to exchange detailed information.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will be expected to work in a warehouse environment, which may include being exposed to work in high/precarious places, moving machinery, marked changes in temperature and humidity, and dust, odors, and fumes. Typical noise level is loud.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

ADA/ADAAA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.