POSITION OVERVIEW

The Warehouse Team Member reports to the Logistics Manager and is responsible for the warehousing and distribution work at the organization’s warehouse facility. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES

• Handle receiving, shipping, packing, distribution and storage of all freight, product, and supplies
• Proper storage of skids and other shipping supplies/materials
• Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and office as instructed
• Process sales orders and ship spare parts according to the established procedures, FIFO principal and in adherence of delivery schedules
• Follow all government safety and regulatory policies
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels and report discrepancies immediately
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials
• Conduct weekly spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, and equipment
• Report lost or damaged shipments and other matters to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Process after hours emergency orders based on alternating schedule
• Optimize warehouse layout and space requirements
• Adhere to organizations policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Good knowledge of warehouse process and its documentation
• Good conflict resolution skills, diplomacy and tact
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to properly execute manual lifting of 50 pounds
• High level of proficiency operating power tools and adhering to necessary safety measures associated with their use and storage
• Exposure to a noisy environment and outside weather conditions
• Ability to work with some supervision
• Self-Starter, willing to work-through and seek answers to ongoing, new requirements
• Good working knowledge of FedEx shipping software as well as all standard MS office products (Outlook, Excel and Word), QuickBooks is a plus

MINIMIUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification and at least 2 years’ experience in the areas of warehousing, transportation and inventory control.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to commit to on call basis for after hours emergency shipping between 6 pm and 12 AM Monday thru Friday and 8 am to 12 am on the weekend.