What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift/Warehouse Associate position at American Direct Sales?
About American Direct Sales
American Direct Sales is a digital print-on-demand and order fulfillment company dedicated to quality and customer service. ADS partners with artists & photographers as well as several large well-known brands to print, assemble, pack and ship custom photo print products including personalized wall art, home decor items, and much more on a variety of substrates including paper, glass, wood, acrylic, canvas, fabric, ceramics, etc. We strive to live out our values of quality, innovation, and compassion for people each and every day!
Warehouse Associate Job Description
The Dock and Conversion Department is the first and last stop in the workflow and directly impacts the ability of other departments to operate without bottlenecks or downtime. The Forklift/Warehouse Associate is responsible for converting materials for production, loading/unloading trucks, and distributing incoming deliveries to the appropriate people/departments.
This a regular, full-time hourly position. Overtime may be required depending on business volume and demands. The Forklift/Warehouse Associate reports to the Dock and Conversion Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Help organize dock and storage areas, prepare for material orders prior to arrival, and make space for completed material prior to departure.
- Ensure all packages coming down the converyer belt are taped correctly and placed in the correct carrier's bin.
- Assist with carrier pickups by moving all finished orders to the dock and helping load trucks when necessary.
- Unload material deliveries and complete all paperwork to ensure the accuracy of shipments.
- Keep material inventory rotated using First-In; First-Out strategy.
- Ensure production is adequately stocked with materials throughout the day to reduce workflow gaps.
- Operate band and orbital saws, Zund digital cutter, and Polar paper chopper to cut, route, or mill various materials in preparation for printing, production, or fulfillment. When appropriate match output with order tickets with extreme accuracy.
- Support the Production team by building crates to ship orders and cutting production materials as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- At least one-year shipping, warehouse, or conversion experience is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of shipping/receiving processes and paperwork
- Knowledge of federal and state worker safety rules and regulations
- Capable of working independently and as a contributing team member
- 1 year experience operating a forklift
Education and Training:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current forklift certification is preferred but not required
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
