What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate - GEA - 3rd Shift position at GreenWood, Inc.?
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate performs tasks to ensure accurate and timely transactions by following department processes and procedures to safely operate equipment while handling material (i.e., loading and unloading of material) within a warehouse or storage facility, ensuring compliance within the facility as it relates to quality, productivity, safety, and security.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jack, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within warehouse or storage facility or work in process
- Promotes safety awareness and immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or unsafe equipment in the facility
- Uses proper and appropriate forklift practices to safely, accurately, and efficiently unload material (i.e., from trailers, warehouse, etc.)
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment while ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required
- Performs daily forklift inspections per required criteria
- Performs all operations in a safe manner by following safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Inspects pallets for proper packaging, stacking, and labeling according to specifications and removes trash, damaged pallets, and cardboard from the production areas as needed
- Works with other employees to ensure positive employee relations within the team
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
- Performs responsibilities with a focus on efficiency and quality
- Cleans daily all assigned areas of the shop
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 6 months of relevant warehouse experience using material handling equipment (i.e., Forklift)
- Forklift experience preferred
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)
- Strong work ethic with proven ability to support a positive team environment
- Ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures, and processes
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency
- Ability to hold self accountable for areas of responsibility and for actions
- Willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with a high level of customer service
- Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests)
- Greater than 6 months of experience in a warehouse or production environment in a material handling role with extensive knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the material handling field is preferred
- Extensive knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field preferred
Company Description
We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for GreenWood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. GreenWood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.
If you feel your values align with the culture at GreenWood, Inc., and you can provide a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, we invite you to peruse our Job Postings to determine if there is an opportunity that interests you. Applicants must be willing to abide by our Zero Incident philosophy in order to work at GreenWood, Inc.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Various Voluntary Policies Available
- Safety Training
- Continuous Learning Environment
