What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Florist Distributing Inc?
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Florist Distributing, Inc.
Job Title : Warehouse Associate
Department : Warehouse and Cooler
General Function
The warehouse associate packages fresh flowers and durable goods for shipment and assists in loading company delivery vehicles. Hours of operation are seven days a week. Specific scheduling for this position will be discussed during the interview process and will adjust based on the fluctuation of business and holidays.
Reporting Relations
Accountable and Reports to : General Manager & Operations Manager
Positions that Report to you : None
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Understand and utilize proper packing techniques for fresh flowers and durable goods in a refrigerated environment.
- Sort packages by route, customer, or commodity.
- Assist delivery driver in loading products onto company vehicles.
- Unload products from inbound carriers.
- Use a dolly, two-wheel cart, or pallet jack to load / unload product.
- Assist in keeping the packing area clean.
- Move packaging containers and material to appropriate warehouse locations.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory counts.
- Assist in keeping cooler / warehouse clean and organized.
- Perform duties in a timely manner.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.
- Report to work when scheduled and on time; works evenings and weekends as needed.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities :
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics :
Education and Experience :
High school or equivalent experience. Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
Physical Requirements :
Working Conditions :
The duties of this position are performed in a cooler / warehouse setting. There is constant exposure to refrigerated environment, noise, and continual exposure to warehouse temperature changes.
Equipment Used To Perform Job :
Warehouse and shipping systems, scanner, labeler, box cutter / knife, strapping machine, stapler, ladder, cart, and pallet jack.
Contacts :
Has daily contact with employees, customers, suppliers / vendors, and the general public.
Confidentiality
Has access to confidential sales and pricing information.
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