Warehouse Technician

WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Title:                     Warehouse Technician

Department:                Warehouse

Reports to:                  Plant Controller

Supervises:                 Not Applicable

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Date:                            5/26/09

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Technician position is an hourly position who reports to the Plant Controller.  The employee is responsible for handling all raw materials coming into the facility and all finished product for storage or transport out of the facility.  The employee also is responsible for managing raw material, finished product, and scrap inventory levels.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload raw materials entering the facility
• Store finished product in the warehouse
• Load outbound finished product onto trucks for shipment
• Manage all inventories in plant
• Coordinate with inbound and outbound drivers

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 interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have strong forklift driving skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read instruments and accurately record readings
• Must have basic computer skills

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Operate a warehouse management material tracking system and its software

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Possess valid forklift drivers certification

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Sit for extended periods of time
• Repeatedly enter and exit a forklift
• Work in high and low temperatures
• Work in wet conditions
• Lift up to 50 pounds

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