Distribution Warehouse Associate - Cycle Count

Description

Distribution Warehouse Associate – Cycle Count

Non-Exempt Position

Reports to:  Distribution Department Manager

Revised:  10/13/2023

Job Summary:

Associate must be punctual and must meet or exceed Coastal Pet Products’ minimum production standards.  Operating an RF unit to count and report quantities on inventory in the Coastal and Warehouse 1 environments but not limited to just these areas.  Investigate quantities that do not match what the AS400 and IWMS systems report out.  Work directly with the Inventory Control team.  Make sure the items being counted are the correct ones for each location.   Work closely with the cycle count coordinator.

Major Responsibilities:

Safety:  Follow all safety policies and procedures as they are described in the employee handbook and periodic updates that are printed as necessary.  Report any safety hazards or violations when seen.  Operate warehouse equipment in a safe, controlled manner.

Quality:  Operate within Coastal’s quality guidelines.  Check all work.  Maintain a high standard of workmanship.

Systems:  Follow all systems consistently and correctly.  Know how to properly operate any machines you are assigned to.  Maintain workflow.

Communications:  Responsible for communicating all necessary information to Line Leader or Supervisor.

Leadership:  Set a good example for the people working around you.

Training:  Accept cross-training whenever available in order to maximize your skills and efficiencies.  Be willing to rotate jobs as needed to maintain productivity levels and reduce potential fatigue. Will train on warehouse equipment as needed.

Productivity:  Must strive to meet or exceed Coastal’s minimum productivity standards.

Note:

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluation.  It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive title to every function described.

Distribution Warehouse Associate – Cycle Count - Continued

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None.

Titles of positions supervised:  None.

Qualifications:

Requires overall knowledge of equipment, systems, procedures and processes involved in the area of job responsibility to maintain maximum efficiency in the area.

Accurate counting and reading skills; attention to details; able to work at heights above 10 feet; proficient at using a computer; read a scale; ability to use a calculator.

Ability to read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiencies and have basic math skills.

Good verbal skills, able to interact well with subordinates, peers, and superiors in a combined effort to maximize daily goals.

Must be able to walk and/or stand up to ten (10) hours a day and lift up to fifty (50) pounds regularly during a shift while moving case packs, skids, and oversized boxes.  Must be able to use ladders on a regular basis.

This is a non-exempt position.  General requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, regular attendance and the willingness and ability to work more than the regularly scheduled 40 hour work week when requested by management.

Academic Competencies:

Must have basic math skills and ability to read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiencies.

Workplace Competencies:

Good verbal skills and ability to interact well with peers and superiors in a combined effort to maximize daily goals. Knowledge of equipment, systems, procedures, and processes involved in the area of job responsibility to maintain maximum efficiency in the area; ability to operate the wave, hand jack and RF unit.  Must be able to walk and/or stand up to ten hours a day and lift up to fifty pounds.  At times, may be required to separate and palletize items.

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