General Warehouse Associate

SUMMARY

The General Warehouse Associate (GWA) is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of shipping, receiving, and picking. Activities may include, but are not limited to, loading or unloading, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. The Associate is also responsible for counting and inspecting product, notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies, operating all equipment safely and efficiently and performing all duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, productivity and quality.

Conducts shipping/receiving functions.

Operates forklift equipment (gas or electric) to load/unload, pick, replenish, stack, move and store product.

Follows and adheres to all shipping/receiving SOP?s (Standard Operating Procedures).

Efficiently and accurately locate and place products in the appropriate locations and/or storage areas.

Palletizes product - packages, bands and labels product as determined by client requirements.

Quality control functions - document to ensure that all product and orders are received and shipped accurately.

Verifies that product and/or orders meet quality standards; reports any damages or discrepancies.

Maintains organization and cleanliness of warehouse.

Adheres to all corporate and site specific policies/procedures, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS Standards.

Completes work assignments using material handling equipment such as forklifts, stand up stock picker and clamp trucks.

Inspects and performs required maintenance on the forklift or other equipment on a daily basis; reports faulty equipment.

Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned.