Warehouse Team Member I

Interstate Batteries; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries is looking for a warehouse team member in Lansing, MI. This role involves processing warehouse transactions, handling materials, and ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Experience in a warehouse setting is preferred, and candidates should be able to lift heavy objects. Join a company that prioritizes well-being and professional success.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Must work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process transactions such as receiving, packing, and shipping.
• Handle and recondition products per warehouse standards.
• Perform general warehousing duties and assist customers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school graduate (or equivalent)

Tools

RF barcode scanning devices

Material handling equipment

Job description

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.

be your best self

At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!

Purpose of Job:

Accurately and efficiently complete assigned tasks using a variety of equipment including RF barcode scanning devices, material handling equipment such as manual pallet jacks, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, WMS tools, and other shipping applications. May back-up non-CDL delivery drivers.

Job Components:

• Accurately process system and manual transactions (receiving, transfer, pick, pack, ship)
• Handle all product per the warehouse standards (receiving, transfer, pick, pack, ship)
• Recondition, charge and refurbish used batteries
• Properly wrap and tag pallets (for transfer, pick, pack, ship)
• Load and unload trucks safely
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules and policies
• General warehousing duties (such as restocking shelves and housekeeping of assigned areas)
• Interact professionally with all stakeholders including team members, managers and customers.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned by management, including assisting customers and serving as back-up for non-CDL delivery drivers
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school graduate (or equivalent)
• Able to read, write and compute basic math
• Excellent communication skills required
• Minimum of one year experience in warehouse operations preferred
• Working knowledge of computers or ability to learn applicable systems required.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, quickly transitioning from one function/task to the next.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills and can prioritize tasks
• Works with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Approaches tasks with a sense of urgency
• Must work effectively in a team environment
• Able to work overtime if requested.
• Be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Valid state Driver’s License preferred. DOT medical card may be required.

Scope Data:

• Works under general supervision and guidance
• Accountable for general warehouse duties and backup driving responsibilities, in addition to occasional front counter customer service.

Work Environment:

• Exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment, mechanical parts, electricity, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to varying temperatures.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, hear, talk, and use hands to grasp and handle
• Frequent, repetitive lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Continuous standing or walking
• Use of PPE required (steel toe boots, safety glasses, protective gloves, etc.)
• Exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as exposure to moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.