Warehouse Technician

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY is seeking a Warehouse Technician to handle receiving, storing, and shipping of materials and products. The role includes using a forklift, entering records, and maintaining accurate inventory.

The position requires reading and interpreting safety policies, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. High school diploma or GED is required; prior material handling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in material handling is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials and store in designated locations.
• Count and verify items against invoices and orders.
• Fill orders and maintain records of shipments and inventory.
• Operate forklift to move materials as needed.
• Pack products in boxes or crates and prepare shipping containers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Documentation

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMBIS

Job description

Career Opportunities: Warehouse Technician (3283)

The Warehouse Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of duties with respect to the operations of the warehouse, receiving, storing, and shipping material and products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive materials, products, merchandise, parts in the warehouse. Store items in bins, on the floor or on shelves in designated locations for retrieval when needed. Mark or tag items as necessary for identification purposes.
• Count, weigh, and identify items received and shipped. Check materials against vendor’s invoices, bills of lading, customer orders and other documents. Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Fill orders or requisitions and maintain necessary records. Take inventory as required. Keep records of damaged or defective items, discrepancies in quantities and weights.
• Use CMBIS to enter records and process sales orders.
• Operate forklift to store, move or load material in trucks.
• Make shipping crates, as necessary. Pack products in boxes, crates, cartons, or other containers using various packaging materials to prevent damage or breakage. Shrink wrap, close and seal containers, label and stencil as required.
• Devise and construct non-standard containers for special products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete forms as required by work center.
• Mathematical skills necessary.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to safely lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in material handling a plus.