What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate I - 1st Shift position at Cadrex Chippewa Falls?
OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Warehouse Associate I who will play an essential role in our warehouse operations. You will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks, including receiving, sorting, packing, and shipping materials. Your attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive incoming materials and supplies, verifying accuracy and quality against purchase orders or delivery documents
- Sort and organize materials in designated locations, ensuring proper storage and easy accessibility
- Pack and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Utilize warehouse management systems or manual documentation to record inventory transactions and maintain accurate records
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling and storage of materials
- Conduct inventory counts and assist in performing regular cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy
- Follow established procedures and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to optimize warehouse processes and enhance productivity
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, including sweeping, organizing shelves, and disposing of packaging materials
- Assist in other warehouse-related tasks as assigned by supervisors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is preferred but not required
- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions accurately
- Physical stamina to perform manual tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects
- Basic computer skills to utilize inventory management systems or other warehouse software
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and supervisors
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime as needed
- Familiarity with warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks or forklifts, is a plus but not required
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment and following established safety protocols
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- Monday-Thursday; 6:00am to 4:30pm
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
