Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

Position Summary:

Assist in organization of work assignment, training of employees, paperwork completion, file maintenance, and contact with distribution personnel to promote reduced error rates and uninterrupted work flow.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain physical presence in warehouse, assigning work and providing leadership. Ensure compliance of duties set forth by department leadership.
• Encourage cooperation amongst Materials Handling employees and maintain cooperation with other departments.
• Maintain high level of understanding in all department processes and procedures so as to effectively audit and train assigned personnel.
• Oversee department cycle count process.
• Complete, correct, and/or file paperwork as required.
• Receive raw materials and incoming freight, stocking shelves in an orderly manner.
• Handle incoming freight and company provided equipment with caution in order to avoid damage to item or injury to self.
• Provide input about personnel’s progress for evaluations.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff in order to resolve any problems or potential problems.
• Recommend corrections in employee behavior, actions, or work habits and report any misconduct or policy deviation.
• Operate and maintain forklift, observing operating procedures. Train / re-train assigned staff on forklift operation as needed.
• Drive Company provided vehicles to retrieve and deliver materials as needed.
• Listen to and follow verbal and written instructions given in the English language.
• Accept responsibility for department operation when Supervisor is absent.
• Complete needed paperwork by signing or writing with accuracy and neatness.
• Push/Pull products on a cart with a maximum weight up to 400 pounds and push/pull a pallet jack with a maximum weight of 1500 pounds.
• Check own work and that of others as assigned for quality and safety performance, completing any additional steps to prepare/finalize procedures.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and efficiently with little supervision, communicating verbally or in writing any discrepancies as needed.
• Lift up to 63 pounds from floor to waist and lift up to 54 pounds from floor to shoulder height on a regular basis using step ladder as needed. 
• Walk and stand up to six (6) hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting at waist with occasional climbing on foot stool.
• Fill out forms as needed, producing neat handwriting and legible signature.
• Work in environment that may require working in a cooler/freezer and outdoors.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris, packaging materials, shipping cartons, etc.
• Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled work hours, working overtime and weekends as needed.
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.
• In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 2+ years of work experience required
• Prior experience in leadership role preferred.
• Possess basic knowledge of English and math and ability to read.
• Possess good number recognition abilities.
• Possess organization skills.
• Maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Maintain Class C driver’s license.
• Successful completion of Security Threat Assessment is mandatory.