What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Carboline?
Job Description:
We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to participate and lead efforts in our warehouse operations. Warehouse worker responsibilities include storing materials, picking, packing and scanning orders. The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
- Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
- Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
- Keep a clean and safe working environment
- Complete diary logs into inventory
- Report any discrepancies
- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
- Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment
- Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
Skills
- Proven working experience as a warehouse worker
- Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems
- Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Current forklift license
- High school degree
Essential Functions
SALES/REPLENISHMENT ORDERS AND RECEIVING
- Assist with freight loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving on appropriate trailers, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders, and distributing to sales associates for processing.
- Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed, and/or shipped on schedule in accordance with Shipping Manual procedures
- Pull, from order copy, material by the container size, and lot number for shipment of Sales and Replenishment orders.
- Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Assemble materials into kits to satisfy customer or stocking requirements
- Ensure that all paperwork for carrier shipments is accurately prepared and customer pick-up shipments are tendered with a proper bill of lading.
- File requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area.
- Ensure the warehouse is orderly, neat, accessible, and safe for salespeople and customer traffic always
- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department in a timely manner
- Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method, following all safety precautions and policies
- Open bales, crates, and other containers.
- Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via the appropriate computer program.
RTS/TINT ORDERS
- Receive order copy and pull base material to be Rapid Tinted.
- Verify correct formula is attached to the RTS order.
- Add designated tint paste to the base product as called for by formula and verify proper color, per established procedures.
- Tag tinted material with the color designation.
- Stage tinted material awaiting shipment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Commit to the Company’s safety and quality programs.
What We Offer:
We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions.
Who We Are:
Carboline is a Global manufacturer of coatings, linings and fireproofing products. We have had over 74 years of consistent growth and pride ourselves on being an industry leader in coatings and fireproofing technology. Carboline Company is proud of our exceptional products and services. As a leader in the protective coatings industry, we know our continued success relies heavily on maintaining a staff of highly qualified, customer-oriented individuals. We believe that people are our greatest asset, which is why we have been named a Top St. Louis Work Place for 6 consecutive years.
Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
“In order to be the best, we must hire the best”
