Warehouse Specialist

Ingram Barge Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug plans

HSA

Vision

Dental and Health Care FSA

401K match

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ingram Barge Company in Paducah, KY is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to perform routine warehouse duties and support the Warehouse Manager in safe, efficient operations.

This role involves inspecting equipment, packing, loading shipments, inventory counts, staging materials, and coordinating with vessel schedules to optimize distribution while adhering to all safety and regulatory policies. Weekend and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety and regulatory policies.
• Able to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Strong communication with vendors and internal customers.
• Understanding of river traffic patterns and vessel coordination.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all policies and regulations.
• Participates in safety huddles and pre-shift meetings.
• Inspects equipment and documents findings.
• Loads shipments using forklift or manual handling.
• Receives and verifies deliveries, puts away items.
• Packs, labels, and prepares items for shipping.
• Conducts inventory cycle counts and reports discrepancies.
• Coordinates shipping locations and timing with vessels.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
• Supports OT and weekend work as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Vessel coordination

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Ingram Barge Company is searching for our next Warehouse Specialist in Paducah, KY. This person willresponsible for performing routine warehouse related duties and special assignments under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager or his designee. The Warehouse Specialist is also responsible for assisting the Manager Warehouse in the overall safe and efficient operation of the warehouse

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Adheres to all Ingram and other regulatory policies.
• Actively participatingin pre-shift meetings and safety huddles.
• Properly completingall equipment inspection checklist(s) and presents to Warehouse Manager or his designee for review.
• ImplementingLean and Sigma Six principles as assigned
• Keepingwork area(s) safe, clean and orderly.
• Reviewingvessel traffic reports daily
• Reviewing and analyzingvessel orders, travel speed, navigation disruptions and determine impact on distribution
• Analyzingshipping volumes to each location each day and determine most efficient and cost-effective means of shipping and best suited carrier
• Working with vessels to determine most effective shipping locations and timingsbased on material to ship, locations, and various other factors, design a daily shipping strategy
• Ensuringthat all items are received into the warehouse from delivery vehicles and other conveyances in a safe manner.
• Reviewing all received shipments for accuracy
• Identifying discrepancies to quantities and any damage to received items and conspicuously note on delivery paperwork prior to signing and reported to direct Manager.
• Puttingaway received items into designated areas.
• Consolidatingitems into the best configuration for shipment.
• Ensuringthat all labels, placards, and shipping papers are properly prepared and attached to shipments or conveyed to shipper
• Preparingitems for shipping by packing securely, stretch wrapping, banding, etc.
• Loadingshipments with forklift or by hand as appropriate.
• Reviewingreturns by separating junk from items that may be returned for vendor credit
• Preparingitems to be returned for credit for pickup by vendor.
• Properly disposes of non-returnable items in accordance with Ingram and governmental regulations
• Reportingany unsafe condition or activity to management.
• Supportingdepartment activities with regular and prompt attendance
• Fulfilling warehouse Pos and Inventory pick requests
• Conducting inventory cycle counts and reporting
• Organizingmaterials and supplies in logical and efficient staging areas
• Managingspecial distribution needs as required
• Maintaining a working knowledge of stocked products, active vessels, locations and vendors
• Working with Engineering to coordinate shipyard vessel supply needs
• Cleaning and maintain warehouse
• Working over-time, call out as needed after hours and weekends

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understands and abides by all applicable Ingram and governmental regulations pertaining to associate safety and warehouse operation
• Must be trained in safe forklift operation
• Understand river traffic patterns nad location points
• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and Internal Customers

Additional Information

Additional Information:

• Must be able to walk up and down steep grades
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Weekend work and overtime are required as needed
• Working and standing on concrete surfaces for extended periods required
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [emailprotected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.