Warehouse Assistant

Summary

The Warehouse Assistant will be part of the Operations Teams that will be responsible for daily tasks in the warehouse to ensure that goods are stocked and inventoried, safety protocol is met and overall warehouse organization is in place.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials and supplies.
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for production and shipment.
• Move product from one manufacturing station to the next.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular inventory counts.
• Ensure the warehouse is organized, clean, and safe at all times.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies.
• Perform general assembly based off of blueprints as needed.
• Assist in the testing and quality control of assembled units.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (certification is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office and general familiarity with other software products
• Basic computer skills for inventory management.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently on time to work.

Dependability - Commits to adjusted hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Leadership/ Managing People - Demonstrated ability to lead focused team activities with third parties.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Have high sense of urgency.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Continuously looks for ways to improve equipment or processes.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions and ensure compliance from the employees under his responsibility.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work from the local office on a regular schedule as set forth by management.
• Must have the availability and ability to travel on as needed basis and as requested by management.
• Must be able to work extended hours if business needs require. May be asked to work weekends and Holidays, or work from the office more often than scheduled as business needs require.
• This position requires flexibility due to the different time zones and locations of suppliers and partners.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 -40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.