Forklift Operator

Warehouse Specialist B

Job Description

Job Title:                      Warehouse Specialist B (WSB)

Department:                 Warehouse

Reports to:                   Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Supervises:                  N/A

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt

Pay Rate:                       $25.13 per hour

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Specialist B is an hourly position, and reports to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager. The Warehouse Specialist B is the operations expert for the warehouse and shipping processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transports finished goods by clamp truck throughout warehouse
• Ensures quality of product by visual inspection
• Establishes shipping efficiencies
• Coordinate with quality for hold tag management
• Unloads and loads finished goods using clamp truck and places on trailers
• Interacts with vendors
• Utilizes Warehouse Management Computer System to verify product location
• Utilizes Warehouse Management Computer System functions to load, unload, and surge materials
• Unloads direct material and stages during the night shift and/or when the storeroom is unavailable
• Uses forklift, clamp truck, roll clamp and other related material handling machinery
• Responsible for tracking and assuring accuracy of inventory
• Performs and documents necessary CILT
• Assists with training
• Ensures a safe work environment through following safety protocols, wearing proper PPE, performing general housekeeping tasks, and participating in safety/5S area audit
• Supports TPM activities including attending, participating, and updating daily management board

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task

• Must have strong communication skills

• Must work well in team environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to secure and maintain forklift driver’s license

Probationary Period

• 120 days in which you must have good attendance and performance
• Complete Workkeys Aptitude Test (Math, Graphic Literacy, Reading)

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Be proficient in SAP system, including RF
• Utilize plant Tag system in order to communicate any issues

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Related experience and/or training in an industrial environment
• Must be 18 years or older

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

• Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts
• Must be drug and alcohol free
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- continuously
• Exposure to noise- continuously
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
• Standing- occasionally
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Walking – occasionally
• Twisting- continuously
• Wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)- continuously
• Refer to the Physical Analysis of Demands for further details

The hourly rate for this position is $25.13. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, sick time, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.