Operations Associate I

Description

Forney Industries is one of America’s longest operating family-owned welding and metal working product companies. This company was founded in 1932, and introduced the first publicly available arc welder in the 1940’s. With such a longstanding history, it’s safe to say that Forney Industries has been there for welders and metalworkers since the beginning of the trade. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company now offers more than 5,000 products for the automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and do it yourself markets. Distributing products to all 50 states, Forney has an extensive customer network, and is committed to providing the highest standard products and customer service possible. 

Forney Industries began with family and continues to exhibit those values 92 years later. Forney offers base salary, potential bonus, and employee benefits including 401K and Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts as well as other optional plans. Employee morale is of the utmost importance to Forney, which is why they go above and beyond to continuously improve the work environment. They successfully do so by allowing employees to bring their dogs to work, hosting lunch and learn seminars to boost healthy lifestyles and hosting holiday events such as pumpkin painting and potlucks.  

Fort Collins, Colorado couldn’t be a better location for Forney’s headquarters. Mirroring many of the company’s positive attributes, this community is vibrant, friendly and innovative. Home of Colorado State University, the nation’s second-ranked research university among those without a medical school, the town is perfect match for Forney’s intelligent, entrepreneurial and personal nature. Forney knows how fortunate the company is to live in such a wonderful community, therefore their involvement within is exceptional. Actively participating in several community improvement events such as blood drives, Adopt-a-Street and various humanitarian projects, this company continues to show gratitude for Fort Collins.

Pay range: $17.00-$18.00 an hour

Summary:

Work in a warehouse environment as an individual contributor within a tightly knit team environment. Perform manual operations to assist in order processing and storage of materials. Performs material transfers in a computer warehouse management system. Meet processing cycle times consistently with high level of accuracy through careful attention to detail. Positively contribute to the team through great attitude and strong team orientation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•          Perform manual activities to contribute to the processing of customer orders to service our internal and external customers. These duties include but are not limited to; inventory counting, order picking, packing, packaging, BOM and manifest.
•          Assist in the orderly and accessible storage of items in warehouse bins or other areas as designated
•          Needs to perform material transactions in a warehouse management system.
•          Examine and inspect items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
•          Clean and maintain warehouse environment and work areas in order to assure compliance with safety regulations.
•          Work with established processes within a supervised environment.
•          Perform other duties as assigned or required.
•          Ability to operate RF/Scanning equipment and basic computer skills.

Requirements

Other Skills and Abilities:

•          Attention to detail and ability to differentiate between products with minimal differences to ensure accurate order processing and replenishment.
•          Ability to read and speak basic English to allow instructions and teaching of position requirements.
•          Ability to use a pallet jack to move components in the warehouse.
•          Ability to perform material movement transactions in Forney’s warehouse management software program.

Work Environment:

•          Warehouse floor with material handling equipment.
•          Frequent lifting of 50 pounds is necessary.
•          The majority of the work shift will be spent standing and walking.
•          Operation of material handling equipment (pallet jack and electric pallet jack) is probable.
•          Overtime may be required to meet processing demands.

Education and/or Experience:

•          High School diploma or GED preferred.
•          Warehouse experience a plus.

Please Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.  Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $17 - $18