Warehouse Specialist

Bio-Gro, Inc.; Mabton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Gro, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to ensure efficient distribution center operations. You will handle receiving, packing, shipping, and inventory accuracy while coordinating with production and purchasing to minimize downtime.

Primary duties include forklift operation, material handling, and ERP data entry. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse or inventory role.
• High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, unloading, and staging of incoming materials and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory levels and assist with monthly counts.
• Operate forklift and basic warehouse equipment.
• Ensure materials are stored properly and organize storage locations.
• Verify received items against invoices and production schedules.
• Support production planning and scheduling with timely material availability.
• Work with Facility Manager to maintain safety and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Communicate with Purchasing to minimize downtime and shortages.
• Record transactions in the ERP system and update stock levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in inventory control.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Planning

Organizational skills

Team player

Documentation skills

Administration skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office 365

ERP Systems

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Specialists ensure that the daily functions and procedures of the distribution center effectively support shipping and manufacturing operations by ensuring they receive accurate products and raw materials smoothly and efficiently. Their duties revolve around shipping, receiving, and maintaining warehouse inventory. They fulfill bill of material orders, package items for shipment, and arrange delivery pickups for Logistics. This Specialist is also responsible for directing and overseeing the receiving and unloading of incoming material, the staging and loading of outgoing packaged goods, and inventory of those materials. The Warehouse Specialist position reports to the Facility Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Warehouse specialists key skills needed include problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and multitasking.
• Must become familiar with BioGro inventory control systems and OSHA safety guidelines and practices.
• Responsible for inventory management of warehouse facility, packaged goods, packaging supplies, and dry soluble.
• They organize how and where materials are stored. Additionally, they monitor inventory levels in the warehouse and restock as needed. Also, they confirm the number of items received against invoices.
• Organize and manage receiving activities, raw material and finished product storage and shipment of finished goods.
• Manage raw material quality and tempering activities.
• Ensure processes are in place to minimize losses.
• Ensure appropriate raw material and quantities for blends to coincide with blend tickets.
• Do monthly inventory counts of warehouse facilities, packaged goods, packaging supplies and dry soluble.
• Communicate with Facility Manager and Purchasing in support of raw material availability for production and to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Receive materials into Acumatica (ERP system).
• Oversee the loading and unloading of all incoming/outgoing raw materials and other products from the facility.
• Operate machinery to move around product.
• Lead and provide direction to the team supporting inventory control to drive inventory accuracy, raw material and finished good traceability and continuous improvement in inventory management.
• Drive culture of safety within the warehouse and BioGro team.
• May work in other areas to help with production/facility needs including production order/ticket generation, production order entry, and production scheduling.
• Work with Facility Manager to keep manufacturing schedule running smoothly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY:

• You must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other computer software.
• Must be able to use ERP Systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Time management
• Planning and organizational skills
• Willing to learn and be a team player.
• Documentation skills
• Administration skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is a combination of indoor and outdoor during all weather conditions. Work is performed around moving machinery and equipment, noise levels vary depending on what equipment is being worked around such as: Gas/Air/Electric pumps, forklifts, ladders, hoses, tractors, sky trek, skyjack, catwalks, general hand tools, agitators, mixers, scales, pH meters, specific gravity cups, valves, camlock couplers, y-strainers, swecos, and decanters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands of the job, include bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
• Must be comfortable working in outdoor and indoor environments.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years in warehouse or inventory role.
• High School Diploma/GED

Job offer is contingent upon a successful background check, drug screen, and proof of eligibility for employment in the united states.