Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate - Elkhart Indiana

Were looking for an experienced Warehouse Associate to work 1st shift in our Elkhart IN facility who takes pride in moving stuff in and out the doors and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have strong computer and fork lift experience enjoy meeting shipping deadlines with 100% accuracy and are committed to safety and reliability this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on production success.

Work Schedule

1st Shift Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Onsite in Elkhart IN

Why Placon - Youll Love It Here

• Play a key role in maintaining and improving critical manufacturing equipment
• Work with advanced electrical electronic mechanical and control systems
• Contribute to machine improvements and capital project initiatives
• Opportunities to expand technical skills and stay current with emerging technologies
• Supportive team environment focused on safety quality and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

What Youll Do

• Perform electrical electronic and mechanical maintenance on production and auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to restore it to as-built condition
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities according to established schedules
• Monitor machine performance and assist in developing preventive maintenance programs
• Support machine modifications and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure equipment complies with quality system procedures and work instructions
• Maintain compliance with OSHA National Electrical Code (NEC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and company safety requirements
• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating across departments

What You Bring

• High School Diploma and five (5) years of warehouse experience
• Ability to safely use and drive a forklift
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with a variety of people
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and PPE usage
• Ability to frequently lift up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to move freely throughout manufacturing plants facilities and grounds

Does this sound like you

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment supporting manufacturing operations and working in a safety-focused environment where your technical expertise makes a difference every day wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team.

The Warehouse Associate under the direction of the Warehouse Specialist is responsible for warehouse related duties that include order picking and receiving truck loading and unloading production support cycle counts verification for accuracy quality of finished goods and raw materials both in and out bound and the putting away of items in locations. Accountabilities include accuracy of transactions meeting established standards and goals and following established guidelines and procedures regarding safety GMP and department work instructions.

Warehouse Operations

1. Operate forklift equipment to perform required duties to support production fill customer orders and ensure consistent flow of materials both inbound and outbound.
2. Meet department goals for efficiency.
3. Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
4. Perform recycling/regrind duties.

Quality

1. Fill customer and production orders accurately and efficiently ensure that product is stored received and shipped to quality standards.
2. Perform timely and accurate transactions to maintain the integrity of inventory systems.
3. Maintain department equipment by performing daily checks maintain department KPIs.
4. Perform cleaning as needed to maintain GMP/AIB requirements.

Safety

1. Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety and participates in company and department safety initiatives.

Communication

1. Communicates with all customers and team members in a courteous prompt and accurate manner.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent (1) year of relevant warehouse experience

Must complete forklift certification upon hire

Desired Skills

Basic Math Computer and Mechanical Skills

Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Proven ability to work independently

Forklift experience (both stand-up and sit-down lift preferred)

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions:

Inside - warehouse/manufacturing environment

Equipment/Tools Used: (office equipment machinery tools software etc.)

Forklift equipment scanners computer calculator material handling/packaging equipment stretch wrapper Microsoft office- Excel Word Outlook & Oracle

Physical Requirements:

Normal Office-Frequently-Use of computer

Light Work (lift 10 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement UPS

Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement pallets and UPS

Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement pallets and UPS

Very Heavy Work (lift over 50 lbs): Occasional-raw material and finished good movement pallets UPS

Other Physical Requirements: bending stooping climbing reaching twisting & standing for long periods of time

Mental Requirements:

Reading Writing Calculating

Interpersonal Skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with Minimal Supervision

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

Occasional to other Placon Locations

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test basic physical background check educational verification and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is general Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability veteran status genetic information or other protected characteristics.

Required Experience:

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