Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate I
2500 Carroll Ave Lynchburg VA 24501
1st shift 7:00 am 3:30 pm Mondays Fridays
Pay rate $18/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive and store deliveries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage and report internal inventory movements.
• Monitor request and replenish warehouse supplies as needed.
• Pick pack and ship orders.
• Process customer and transfer orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Inspect and verify inbound and outbound shipments for condition and accuracy.
• Identify segregate and report damaged defective or rejected product to management.
• Assist warehouse investigations responding to complaints concerning shipment or inventory condition accuracy or processing timeliness.
• Operate and maintain material handling equipment used for movement of warehouse goods.
• Assist in periodic maintenance and emergent repair of warehouse equipment.
• Complete required training and maintain required certifications to perform duties.
• Perform warehouse activities supporting warehouse 5S housekeeping security and EH&S standards in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Report to Warehouse Manager or cognizant management any issues negatively impacting safety warehouse operations or order processing.
• Assist in supervision and support of visiting employees contractors and visitors on warehouse property.
• Participate in meetings at the warehouse department or company level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 12 year of Forklift experience for sit down and standup forklifts.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• Shipping and Receiving experience a plus.
• Ideal candidates will also have experience using highreach trucks as well to select product for shipping.
• Promote and exemplify teamwork cooperation and respect.
• Exhibit appropriate communication skills essential for working with employees contractors visitors and customers.
• Display understanding of standard shipping receiving and inventory management processes.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and aptitude required to safely and effectively operate warehouse material handling equipment.
• Obtain and maintain certification to operate material handling equipment or other heavy machinery in the warehouse.
• Possess ability to consistently positively and confidently enforce company values and standards.
• Capable of efficient time management effective multitasking and meticulous attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Strong communication skills.
• Employee must have full range of motion to stand walk sit reach climb stoop or kneel.
• Employee must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Employee must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.