Warehouse Associate

Req ID:  11274  

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions.  We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

Job Purpose 

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for production activities in the shipping and crating areas to ensure product is manufactured to the highest quality cosmetic standards and with a high level of efficiency. Capable of receiving, replenishing and maintaining inventory levels for the shipping & crating department. Making sure all crates are built to print in order to meet customer On Time Delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production and crate schedule for the crating department to maintain customer ship dates. Properly cut materials, build sub-assemblies and crates per drawing / prints. Maintain all crate quality standards while meeting standard build times per capacity plan.
• Perform quality checks to ensure full compliance of all manufacturing standards and customer specifications. Check and verify cosmetic and dimensional tolerances are true and accurate. Able to identify common wood working tools, hardware and fasteners
• Receive, pack and ship materials. Select, pick and move materials to designated areas. Verify, sort, weigh, count, and prepare materials for shipment or processing.
• Notify direct supervisor of any issues effecting equipment, safety, efficiency, product quality, or on-time deliveries. Inspect and perform preventative maintenance (PM`s) on tools and equipment to ensure they are dependable, reliable and in safe working condition.
• Monitor inventory levels of all consumable materials, equipment, and tools used in the shipping, receiving and crating department. Notify management of any outstanding issues.
• Build and prepare standard crates and any special crate requirements as needed, such as dimensional changes and other specialized custom crate requests.
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members. Communicate with other departments as needed to support the production plan and schedule. Participate in cross training opportunities with other departments when possible.
• Identify and recommend safety, quality, productivity, and cost saving initiatives through department team meetings, engineering, and production manager.
• Provide crating team with feedback in the design of crating products to develop "Design for Manufacturing" processes and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

• <1 year Experience with crating or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, drawing, print or diagram format.
• Capable of reading, understanding and interpreting shop drawings and blueprints
• General computer skills.
• Proficient at using a variety of hand tools, shipping, crating, manufacturing equipment and materials.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to assist management in creating/managing department production schedules.
• Can help influence and motivate other team members. Be a team player.
• Experience in collaborating with various departments and employees at all levels within the organization.

 

Sloan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and s