Warehouse Lead

hapco; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

hapco is seeking a warehouse associate to support receiving, inventory control, and shipping operations in Minnesota. Responsibilities include handling materials, preparing shipments, and maintaining accurate records in CSI systems.

You will work under supervision and help train teammates in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong computer skills, prior experience in a warehouse setting, and the ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years lead experience preferred.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, email, data entry and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming materials and prepare inventory records.
• Move finished goods to stocking locations and prepare shipments.
• Operate material handling equipment and loading/unloading.
• Maintain accurate records using CSI and inventory systems.
• Assist supervisor and train other team members.
• Ensure safety, quality and timely order processing.

Skills

Inventory control

Shipping/receiving

Material handling

Forklift operation

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Perform various manual and automated job functions, computer transactions (including picking orders, preparing BOL’s, substitutions in CSI, and all other CSI workflow transactions to support orders being released to production) and clerical duties in the stocking, modification and shipment of company product. Receiving materials and/or finished goods from several sources. Record incoming materials, accurately check and maintain material and/or inventory levels and manage inventory to ensure proper stocking locations. Check shipments against shipping documents and instructions. Locate and transport finished good shipments to proper location for shipping via truck. Prepare and maintain specific shipping, receiving, inventory and stock records for accurate adjustments manually and electronically. Act as an extension of the department supervisor and/or manager to ensure an efficient, accurate and productive flow of job functions, processes, receipts and shipments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive materials (physically and in CSI) from various sources including vendors, production lines, and warehouses.
• Verify counts of incoming materials and inventory against appropriate documents and system information. Document entries on receiving records as required. Forward necessary paperwork to departments or individuals concerned. Prepare summaries of materials received. Maintain various written, computer systems and electronic records pertaining to product and inventory activities. Participate in confirming inventory quantities periodically.
• Move finished products and components to proper stocking locations. Prepare finished goods for shipment to customers or other designated locations. Maintain electronic and manual records of items placed into stock locations. Move finished goods to the shipping area, check count against shipping documents and instructions and load onto trucks.
• Positive and accurate communication of any discrepancies of incoming materials, inventory quantities or shipments to the appropriate personnel and make corrections as required. Answer inquiries regarding receipt of materials, shipments made or pending, and check various details for customers, sales, customer service, material control and management
• Load and unload materials. Move materials to and from work centers, shipping, receiving and storage areas. Use hand and power lift trucks and other material handling devices.
• Use manual and/or automated cutting equipment for sizing required or packaging specifications for meeting customer requirements.
• Ability to lead departmental employees as an extension of the departmental supervisor/manager for departmental organization, inventory accuracy, housekeeping and safety.
• Must be able to interpret drawings, bill of materials, part numbers and part descriptions to aid problem solving and inventory control.
• Must have the ability to certify and safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, picker lift, crane, hoists or any other required material handling equipment.
• Ability to ensure accurate and efficient packaging of various products required to meet customer demands.
• Ability to function in a fast paced and demanding job to support customer requests and timely shipments of required products of various quantities and parts.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail to ensure accuracy of inventory, stocking levels, job level paperwork (CSI), BOL’s, CSI transaction, production of orders and departmental organization.
• Observes or monitors process and equipment to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Adheres to and audits 1st and 5th piece quality inspection procedure.
• Ability to multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the shift.
• Perform other related duties as prescribed by supervision.
• Backfills supervisor when supervisor is not present.
• Coaches and trains other employees to perform their tasks in production.
• Helps load Customer Pickups, containers, and unloads tube truck.
• Other duties as assigned

IMPORTANT:

• Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, at any time, with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job requires leadership responsibilities. Ability to communicate successfully with all levels of internal and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Skill sets must include strong computer literacy, analytical problem solving, and multi-task-oriented skills.

• Solid work ethic and willingness to learn and excel by actions and analytical attributes.
• Strong ability to continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day and over extended time periods.
• Able to function in a high pressure, fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation in pursuit of optimal results.
• Use analytical skills to collect and analyze both internal and external data to a productive conclusion.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school education or GED equivalent required as a minimum for all Hapco positions. The ability to effectively and professionally communicate daily with management, peers, vendors, customers, sales, customer service, purchasing and production control required. Three years of experience as a lead person preferred. Proficient with basic computer skills, e‑mail, data entry and inventory control systems and procedures. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The employee in this position must possess the ability to communicate effectively one‑on‑one or in group situations with customers, suppliers, contractors, executive staff members and co‑workers; utilizing methods to include but not limited to verbal/written presentations or conversations plus telephone and email communications.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and perform trigonometric and geometric calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding while carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form plus the ability to create and interpret documents correctly. Possess the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in various situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for the entire shift. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving machining equipment, moving mechanical parts, dirt, oil, grease, metal shavings, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. In general, the noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud with exposures ranging from 80db to more than 100db, at certain times.

Specified safety equipment should be always used while operating equipment and, as mandated, while performing tasks.