Warehouse Associate- Picking/Auditing

 

 

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At Independent Electric a Sonepar Company, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.

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JOB PURPOSE:

Warehouse associates ensure Independent Electric’s customers receive prompt and accurate orders. Responsibilities include shipping, receiving, storing, and delivering a wide variety of materials and supplies.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load, unload, and move materials from storage to staging sites and/or designated areas per each sales ticket.
• Use work orders and verbal instructions to assemble materials and containers which need to be picked, moved, or staged.
• Collect and pick all materials included customer orders using the pick ticket.
• Package merchandise for shipment to ensure maximum efficiency and reduce damage during the shipping process.
• Properly wrap, label, and mark material for easy identification and loading.
• Use Eclipse to confirm picking and staging of materials, ensuring proper piece count for drivers and customers.
• Load materials onto vehicles and properly secure cargo.
• Unload incoming vehicles, prepare necessary receiving documents, and receive the materials.
• Document shipments and changes in inventory using Eclipse.
• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment on a routine basis.
• Safely operate all the necessary equipment in the work area. Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with purchasing.
• Perform regular counting of inventory, including running off wire and inspecting items for damage.
• Communicate when supply inventory levels are low.
• Other duties, as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D), or 2-4 years of related warehouse experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE NEEDED: Entry-Level

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Two to four years of experience in a related warehouse or distribution environment, preferred.

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
• Data-entry, reporting, and recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of safety practices, and wears PPE as assigned.
• Ability to operate hand tools including wire cutting equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment. Must be Forklift Operation Certified after hire.
• Knowledge of cargo securement techniques, chains, binders, straps, ropes, knots, plastic wrap, and cargo dunnage used.
• Strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret invoices and packing slips.
• Must be a team player and abide by IES’s strong core values and beliefs.

• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing. Able to present information to management, customers, vendors, employees, and the public.
• Problem-solving skills including collecting and presenting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions to solve practical problems where only limited information and standardization exists.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is preferred.

 

LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

•  N/A

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: None

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted.
• Stand and walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift (up to 100% of the time).
• Climb ladders safely, work in dusty and dirty conditions; handle and store hazardous materials; clean and maintain a safe working environment. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

 

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