Inventory Associate

Description

Summary/Objective

The Inventory Associate provides customer satisfactions in the accurate execution of Stock Checks, Bin Replenishment, Cycle Counts, and Inventory Adjustments.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales.

• Retrieve stock to perform Stock Checks, Cycle Counts, Bin Replenishment, etc.

• Perform inventory adjustments using computer or handheld device.

• Strategize and communicate with other warehouse departments.

• Assist in creating and implementing new inventory processes and procedures.

• Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy.

• Help maintain safe and clean aisles and bins.

• Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to supervisor or sales staff; no damaged product is to be sent out.

• Assist the Quality department in auditing orders prior to shipment.

• Keep work area clean, safe, organized and maintained by following the 6 S’s (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).

• Wear the proper safety equipment and abide by safety rules at all times.

Requirements

Competencies (Knowledge)

• Ability to follow instructions from management.

• Knowledgeable in TFI/OSHA Safety requirements

• Communication Proficiency both verbal and written.

• Organization Skills

• Mathematical Skills

• Strategic Planning Skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as forklift, hand trucks, box cutters, scales, and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh 95 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is required as dictated by the workload.

Travel

Some travel to local TFI branches may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One to two years’ previous warehouse experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two to three years’ previous warehouse experience.

• Forklift Certified.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.