Warehouse Specialist

Description

Summary: Responsible for completing and coordinating the day-to-day operational functions of packing, shipping, receiving material, supplies and finished parts as assigned.  Backs up other departments when needed and completes plant improvement projects when assigned. 

Responsibilities & Duties:  

• Receives direction from the shift supervisor(s) and Plant Manager and provides general instruction and direction to production employees.  
• Covers tasks and duties in the absence of team members in areas including material handling, inventory, and safety. 
• Assists in training, coordinating, and motivating the production employees. 
• Examines material received, verifies part numbers, and checks against quality standards while unloading and loading material from vehicles and material storage locations throughout the warehouse. 
• Receives incoming inventory records on computer system and ensures current inventory is correctly placed and recorded. 
• Maintain assembly area and warehouse; ensure neat and orderly storage of material. 
• Completes warehouse improvement projects as assigned.  
• Follow and comply with all safety regulations, work rules and maintain clean and orderly work areas. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, one to three years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both. 

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  
• Mathematical Skills 
• Ability to critically think and solve problems. 
• Requires the ability to operate various tools and equipment to include a computer, overhead crane, metal cutting saw and various small hand tools.  Requires the ability to pass forklift/aerial operator course and drive equipment. 

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time).  

• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Occasionally life or move up to 70 pounds. 
• Repetitive fine motor movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists performing tasks. 
• Frequently working on foot, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping. 
• Occasional sedentary work, sitting for extended periods of time. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.