Warehouse Specialist

Socket.dev; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Packaging, a local label and packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to join our team at La Crosse facility. You will receive raw materials, organize inventory, and prepare shipments, contributing to efficient material flow.

The role requires forklift operation, adherence to safety policies, accurate data entry in ERP, and collaboration with production and sales to meet daily delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; MDOT card preferred.
• Computer literacy required; familiarity with shipping programs.
• CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping programs and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and distribute material to production and inventory.
• Follows FIFO inventory practices and organizes storage for optimal flow.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment and coordinate freight with vendors.
• Record shipment and material receipt data in ERP system.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and comply with safety policies.
• Operate forklifts and transport orders to delivery/shipping locations.
• Support Sales and Operations with status updates on job completion.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid driver license

MDOT card

Computer literate

CDL preferred

Shipping programs knowledge

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

ERP data entry

Job description

What We Do At Inland

Join our dynamic team at Inland Packaging, a leading local label and packaging manufacturer. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Warehouse Specialist to be part of our growing family. As a global supplier, Inland proudly produces 25 billion labels annually for renowned brands such as Kraft Heinz, New Glarus Brewing, Purina, AriZona, Coors Light, and many more.

At Inland, we are a family-owned business committed to innovation and excellence. We invest in state-of-the-art technology and offer comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring endless opportunities for career advancement.

Location: 3030 Airport Road La Crosse, WI 54603

Starting Wage: $19.00 - $22.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Job Summary:

Responsible for receiving raw materials and other production items and delivering them to internal customers or placing them in inventory; prepare finished goods for shipment; transportation of raw or finished materials and places in inventory; distribution of raw material to production personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Receipt of Material
  • Efficiently receive, inspect and distribute material.
  • Follows FIFO inventory practices.
  • Organizes storage of goods to allow for optimal material flow through our facilities.
  • Performs monthly audits of materials and finished goods to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Timely Shipments
  • Efficiently pick and pack customer orders for shipment.
  • Ability to wrap skids for shipment to ensure damage free transport.
  • Contract and coordinate freight pick up with vendors through our TMS system.
  • Coordinate customer shipment information into web-based systems to print pallet information as required.
  • Maintain and order additional shipping supplies.
• Safe Workplace
  • Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Conduct operations in compliance with Inland safety policies.
• Efficient Workplace
  • Carry or transport orders to delivery and shipping locations with material handling equipment.
  • Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment. Conducts physical inventories as required.
• Accurate Transactions
  • Ensure correct quantity and product is loaded, shipped or received.
  • Record appropriate shipment and material receipt data in ERP system.
  • Support and communicate with Sales and Operations as to the status of their job completion.
• Material Movement
  • Can operate forklifts and load/unload shipments with carriers.
  • Safely operates Inland vehicles between all Inland facilities, while following DOT rules and regulations.
  • Prioritizes needs effectively to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Delivers to local customers and displays customer service attitude with customers.
• Productivity Measurements Met
  • Meet standards for productivity and supports new process and procedures for increased productivity levels.
  • Checks emails and communicates effectively
• Hazardous Waste
  • Is trained and follows all Inland policies while working with hazardous waste
  • Performs weekly hazmat audits to ensure compliance.

Essential skills and experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree required
• Valid driver license with good driving record, ability to obtain a MDOT card.
• Computer literate
• CDL preferred
• Knowledge of shipping programs required.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.

Essential skills and experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree required
• Valid driver license with good driving record, ability to obtain a MDOT card.
• Computer literate
• CDL preferred
• Knowledge of shipping programs required.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.

Work Environment:

• Operates in a demanding, fast-paced, people-oriented manufacturing environment with frequent changes and interruptions, and multiple project assignments.
• Works with a variety of people including vendors, customers, employees, managers, and executives.

Required Work Schedule:

• Must be flexible to attend meetings, functions and to be available during off hours, weekends, and holidays to meet organizational initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk, sit, bend, stoop, push, pull and stand; lift 100 pounds
• Visual acuity corrected to 20/40