Warehouse Assistant

Position Title: Warehouse Assistant

Department: Shipping

Reports To: Shipping Manager

Level: Entry

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Summary: In this position, you will be working across multiple teams and be one of the faces of Burt Process Equipment. You will support the coordination of customer and supplier shipments between our logistic partners. You will track and report inventory transactions through cycle counts. You will liaison between the supplier and Burt on underage and overage shipments, as well as the status of outstanding purchase orders.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately execute shipments, while escalating to coordinators problematic shipments.

• Adhere to work procedures, work schedules, and maintain workflow.

• Complete all day-to-day shipping and receiving activities.

• Contact suppliers for status of late shipments, using procurement screens.

• Direct movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.

• Generate freight quotes for order coordinators.

• Notify shipping manager when parts are incorrectly delivered, received, or if incoming shipments are damaged.

• Perform all restocking activities including restocking the shelves and rearranging products as needed.

• Post weight and shipping charges against shipments.

• Register all product arrivals accurately and within the timeframes provided by the shipping manager.

• Report any inconsistencies or delays in communication between internal teams.

• Safely use pallet jacks, hand trucks, roller ladders and forklifts when needed.

• Work with returns team on filing damaged shipment claims.

• Work with the supplier and procurement on resolving shortages and overages.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to manage one’s time.

• Can work independently, as well as be a part of a team.

• Individuals are detail-oriented, proactive, and organized.

• Knowledge of the region, and warehouse standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of warehouse experience (preferred)

• Familiar with UPS WorldShip, FedEx, T-Force.

• Knowledge of weight scales.

• Forklift certificate (preferred)

• High school diploma (required)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to safely operate a forklift, hand truck, roller ladder and pallet jack.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.

• Must be able to walk and be on feet 85% of the day.

• Must be able to type, bend, reach and stand for long periods of time.

Environment:

• Typical industrial warehouse setting.

• Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, printers, fax machines etc.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements of this position. These are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and abilities for this position. This in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the team member(s). Team member(s) will be required to follow any other job-related assignments, instructions and duties instructed by authorized personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hamden, CT 06514: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person