WAREHOUSE WORKER

Veterinary Service Inc; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves cross-training in various warehouse positions and working flexible shifts to meet business needs. You will be responsible for organizing workloads, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive company that values teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with experience in warehouse distribution preferred.
• Proficient communication and math skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily workload to meet production goals.
• Perform routine warehouse duties including packaging, shipping, and inventory control.

Skills

Team-building

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Proficient Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Scanner Guns

Warehouse Equipment

Computer for Data Entry

Job description

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General Description
Under general supervision, warehouse workers are cross-trained to work in various positions throughout the warehouse and are required to work any of the designated warehouse shifts (1st Shift, 2nd Shift, and Graveyard Shift) based on the needs of the business.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a satisfactory level. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Plans and organizes daily workload and ensures that work is performed in an efficient manner that meets VSI quality standards of performance as well as daily, weekly, and monthly production goals and objectives.
• Uses scanner guns and other types of tools, equipment, and materials needed for satisfactory completion of the job.
• Performs a variety of routine warehouse duties such as packaging, shipping, receiving, inventory control, refrigeration unit duties, pulling/stocking products, order selection, and any other warehouse duties assigned by management.
• Ensures compliance with VSI safety rules as well as warehouse procedures/protocols.
• Depending on the assigned work station, employee may be required to operate a computer (data entry, to maintain inventory standards, and/or to generate computer reports for management's review).
• Based on business needs, required to travel periodically using personal vehicle or via carpool, to set-up and take-down trade show booths/materials.
• Represents VSI in a professional manner at all times.
• Excellent attendance and dependability is an essential requirement of this job and have the ability to work overtime as needed/required.
• Responsible for maintaining good-housekeeping habits by keeping work areas clean and organized during work shift.
• Establishes and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors/suppliers to create value and opportunity for VSI growth.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, appearance and conduct at all times.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and participates in group discussions.
• Performs other job-related job tasks, work assignments and/or special projects as directed/assigned by Management.

Qualifications
The employee must have demonstrated experience and/or education as outlined below in order to satisfactorily perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. Qualifications may include, but are not limited, to:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate;
• One (1) or more years of work experience in manufacturing, warehouse distribution, or similar work environment preferred; or
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job.
• Proactive team-building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member.
• Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, common fractions and decimals).
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
• Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Read, analyze and interpret general business procedures, work instructions, training materials, professional, etc.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast pace demanding work environment, ability to handle multiple job duties with frequent interruptions with calmness and professionalism.
• This position may require employee to operate Company provided vehicle or their own personal vehicle to conduct work-related business and therefore requires a valid drivers license, clean DMV record and current vehicle registration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The Physical Demands And Working Conditions Of This Job May Require The Employee To Perform The Following Physical Activities During The Course Of Work. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Physical Demands And Working Conditions. Physical Demands And Working Conditions May Include, But Are Not Limited, To:

• Required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• May be routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift and reach, in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.
• Will frequently lift, push, or move individual products that weigh up to 75lbs., and at times may be required to operate equipment to move a pallet weighing up to or over 2000 lbs.
• Noise level for this work environment is typically moderate to high.
• Warehouse temperature varies due to climate variations.
• A safety-sensitive position is one in which job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others. An employer must be able to demonstrate that the employee's inability or impaired ability to perform job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to their safety and/or the safety of others.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Wholesale