Warehouse Specialist (1st shift: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - $17.80/hour - Must be able to stay as late as 7 p.m., if needed!

Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for a Warehouse Specialist to join our team in Peachtree City, GA.  As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products.  We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Specialist is responsible for performing warehouse duties specifically related to: cycle counting, order picking, product sorting and scanning, boxing, and reshelving.

SHIFT:

     • 1st: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Must be able to stay as late as 7 p.m. if needed to complete the work.

PAY PLUS BONUSES:

     • $17.80 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year

     • Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*

*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     • Prioritize order pick tickets based on service level.

     • Pick products from the warehouse following all performance and safety standards.

     • Organize product by series before scanning.

     • Scan and pack boxes according to ISO defined packing standards.

     • Count accurately.

     • Correct errors in picking & scanning based on information given by BFI software.

     • Build cartons as necessary for oversized products respecting the SIGVARIS product delivery standards for presentation to the customer.

     • Understand DMI calculations.

     • Add appropriate markings (packer, id, next day highlights, # of boxes in the shipment, box stuffers), tape & stickers to the outside of the box based on delivery (drop ship, west coast, etc.).

     • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

     • Perform cycle counts of finished goods to schedule assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

     • Perform daily warehouse preventive maintenance as assigned.

     • Communicate relevant daily workflow information between shifts.

     • Maintain a professional relationship with internal customers.

     • Trains and mentors substitutes and temps to ensure consistency of service.

     • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work within a team environment.

     • Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.

          o Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

          o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

     • Demonstrates effective communication methods.

          o Keep Manager and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

          o Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.

          o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.

          o Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner.

          o Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer.

     • Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.

     • Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.

     • Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.

     • Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

     • A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience.

     • Previous warehouse experience, preferred.

     • Color determination, near and far acuity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

     • Regularly required to stand, walk, climb (ladder) for extended periods of time in a non-temperature controlled environment.

     • Ability to reach, stoop, kneel.

     • Required to repetitively lift up to 20 pounds.

What We Offer You:

     • Competitive salary with automatic increase every 6 months for the first year of employment.

     • Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)

     • Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)

     • Flexible Spending Account

     • Dental Plan

     • FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

     • Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement

     • 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)

     • Paid Time Off

     • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year

     • Employee Assistance Program

Successful completion of background check, verifiable employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.