Warehouse Assistant

Assists in coordinating warehouse operations of receiving, organizing, and moving materials and products within the warehouse.  Loads and unloads incoming and outbound company trucks and walk-in customers.

Essential Functions:

• Provide service to customers entering the warehouse.

• Receive, organize and move incoming materials and load outgoing materials.

• Allocate and move material to its correct place and ensure an orderly warehouse at all times.

• Maintain packing specifications, and make suitable skids/pallets, etc.

• Operate forklift and other company vehicles and equipment as trained and instructed.

• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.

• Perform minor building maintenance when necessary.  

• Participate in monthly and/or annual physical inventories.

• Maintain the appearance of the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner.

• Conform to all company policies and procedures; and OSHA standards.

• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services.

• Must attend all required meetings in relation to warehouse and overall company.

• Support Our Foundation Values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.

• Other duties may be assigned

Other Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a full understanding of all products by identification, weight, and size.

• Must be able to operate a forklift

• Verify truck loads

• Maintain a basic knowledge of trucks, forklifts, and other equipment to determine necessary repairs.

Qualifications:

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

Education/Experience / Licenses and Certifications:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience and/or training.

• General knowledge of operation of a forklift and other equipment.

• Warehouse experience.

Core Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Safety: Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to all safety rules and practices.

Customer Service: Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to working for our customer.  

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of the team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Attendance is punctual and consistent.

Professionalism (Integrity and Honesty):Treats people with respect regardless of their status or position; Shows respect for cultural differences; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust and confidence of others; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Reacts well under pressure; Measures self against standard of excellence; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Actively listens for understanding; Exercises clear and persuasive written and oral communication, in positive or negative situations; Maintains confidentiality; Reports information on a needs to know basis as appropriate.  Demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility and represent the company as the Company of Choice for both employees and customers.