Warehouse Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for development of Night Warehouse Supervisors through training on policy & procedures, education by assisting in problem resolution when required and leading by example. Creates a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directs workforce to insure efficient workflow.

Responsible for interview, hiring, review, discipline and termination process for night warehouse personnel.

Develops operation plan for daily loads, communicates plan with supervisors and lead personnel and ensures that trucks are completed within timelines. Creates load plans for individual trucks to ensure weight restrictions are met and special customer requests are accommodated.

Monitors a variety of operational data, including inventory losses, production goals and safety reports. Identifies problems, determines causes and recommends changes to the Director/VP of Operations to produce zero-error benchmark on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Oversee the maintenance of the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.

In Union facilities, assists in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

SUPERVISION

Night Warehouse Supervisors, Warehouse Clerks, Loaders, Selectors

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse workers, Supervisors Night Warehouse, Director/VP of Operations, Managers of Transportation/Day Warehouse, Safety, and Human Resources

External:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

Related Experience: A minimum of five years experience in warehouse supervision required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to interpret financial and operational data; Basic computer skills; Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HAACP and other regulatory requirements; Strong leadership, communication and people development skills; broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Frequent/Constant
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Occasionally
item: Fork lift/pallet jack

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Occasionally
Item: Pallet Jack Control, Mouse, doors, product
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: on/off pallet jack
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Occasionally
Type: pens, telephone, mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes
8. Manipulate objects Occasionally
9. Twisting Occasionally