Warehouse Associate II

Olympus Controls (www.olympus-controls.com) is a fast-paced Automation Company that has an opportunity for a Warehouse Associate II to join our growing company. We offer a dynamic environment with competitive salary and health benefits for the right type of highly motivated individuals.

Olympus Controls is seeking a qualified individual who will support the production team’s efforts to build products and provide services to our clients. The Warehouse Associate II is a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who efficiently uses their time while setting a high standard for safety and quality. They should have a desire to learn and grow in the fields of material handling, internal & external logistics and shipping and receiving. The Warehouse Associate II is a key member of a cross-trained warehouse team who can assist in other areas when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pull material and deliver completed job kits to appropriate locations on the production floor
• Quickly respond to material requests from the production floor
• Label completed assemblies and accurately report their location in the ERP system
• Processing, packaging, and shipping orders accurately
• Organizing stocks and maintaining inventory
• Inspecting products for defects and damages
• Package or crate Olympus Controls products and assemblies according to established standards, work instructions, or through supervision
• Responsible for making arrangements for domestic outbound shipments
• Responsible for making arrangements for outbound international and HazMat shipments
• Perform all shipping and receiving functions within ERP system
• Work with purchasing and planning to overcome late shipments
• Accurately record received goods locations using handheld PC
• Read and understand packing lists, bills of lading and shipping and receiving instructions
• Wrap and band pallets in preparation for shipment or storage
• Label incoming goods, and unpack and label cartons when appropriate
• Verify counts and other relevant information from packing lists and other shipping documents
• Perform daily cycle counts
• Replenish floor stock and kanban bins as needed
• Promptly report material shortages through the proper channels
• Use pallet jack or forklifts to place/retrieve material from pallet racking
• Accurately add/update job material allocations in the ERP system
• Identify, locate, and correct improperly stored inventory and communicate any potential shortages/overages created because of the error
• Familiar with appropriate shipping methods and proper packaging requirements for Olympus Controls products and assemblies
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required

• 1-3 years of previous general labor/warehouse experience or internal training and experience

• Detailed oriented, ensuring material transactions are accurately reported
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to make reasonable judgement calls that are in-line with standard processes & procedures
• Knowledge of ERP system functionality & operation
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows & Office Applications

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.