General Warehouse Worker - Atlantic Tire Distributors

Summary:

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials, perform other general labor, as well as other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operating a forklift and related equipment to load and unload trucks and move material within the warehouse.

• Review shipments and advise management of shortages or damages shipments.

• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets, work tickets or handheld scanner.

• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.

• Maintaining warehouse area in a neat and organized manner.

• Compliance with OSHA regulations and safety requirements pertaining to this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Time Management- Managing one’s own time

• Extent Flexibility- the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with you body, arms, and/or legs.

• Static Strength- the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.

• Performing General Physical Activities- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling or materials.

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems- Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Work Styles:

• Attention to Detail- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

• Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

• Independence- Job requires guiding oneself with little or not supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.

• Integrity- Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, working ethically and upholding organizational values.

• Stress Tolerance- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The environment may or may not be air conditioned/heated seasonally. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. As a result, minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed.

Education:

High school or equivalency, and/or related experience is preferred but not required. Experience operating a forklift is also preferred but not r