Warehouseman

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for receiving, storing and issuing parts, PO’s and other materials to internal and external customers while maintaining 100% accurate inventory

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.
• Verifies material received to determine physical variances in order; inspects articles and rejects defective ones
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using pallet jacks, forklifts, or other equipment
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading
• Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads
• Update inventory locations in ERP system
• Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager/Coordinator.
• Picks-up product by monitoring production; loading and moving product
• Stores product by designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to production and shipping requirements; updating location database
• Prepares product for shipment by verifying location; directing movement to staging area; resolving problems
• Verifies product inventory reports by comparing logs and reports, adjusting entries
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records; maintaining databases
• Monitors inventory by completing counts as required
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Accomplishes distribution and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Makes transactions in SAP and other electronic media to maintain traceability and audit trail.

• High School Diploma and 5 years of experience in warehouse operations
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish relationships with internal and external customers in a warehouse setting
• Solid data entry and record keeping skills
• Experience with shipping procedures and vendor practices
• Previous parts and/or warehouse experience a plus
• Forklift driver’s license
• SAP knowledge
• Microsoft excel and word intermediate user

• Excellent Customer Service and multi-tasking skills
• High attention to detail and precise data entry/record keeping
• Thorough knowledge of all computer systems, procedures, and service operations
• Written and verbal communication skills

• Makes changes as necessary to receiving as per Corporate Approval Limits (CAL) and manager approval
• Communicates discrepancies in inventory to manager for approval

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Capable of performing the following essential physical demands:

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds from floor to waist

Must be able to perform single-handed carry up to 15 pounds

Must be able to perform two-handed carry up to 50 pounds

Must be able to operate motor vehicles with current valid driver’s license

Must be able to walk on various terrain

Depth perception

Color vision/perception

Hearing of sounds and speech within normal frequency/range

Must be able to communicate in written and oral form

Must be able to travel

Complexity of Tasks:

Ability to follow directions working from verbal instructions, working independently with minimal supervision

Ability to comply with the facility’s production, quality and safety standards

Must possess a high degree of initiative, with the ability to be promptly and regularly at work

Ability to work fluctuating work schedules and extensive work hours required by workloads

Capable of performing a variety of manual assignments/tasks as defined by the critical demands of the job

Critical Demands of Job: