What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Industries of the Blind?
Job Summary
The warehouse associate is responsible for all receiving, shipping, inventory management, data entry, product movement, and transportation internally and externally. Must be able to operate all forklifts and drive company box truck to move products inside and outside of the building. Successfully operate X3 ERP systems, Starship Shipping Software, MS Outlook, and related computer skills to accurately enter and track all information used in the Shipping & Receiving Department. Adapt and learn new processes and procedures to work collaboratively with team members inside and outside the department.
Essential Duties
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Driving and Operating forklift and box truck-Responsible for safely operating the forklifts needed to successfully address the task
a. Valid drivers' license
b. Able to drive a box truck, conduct local pick up and drop off delivery - CDL not required
c. Able to operate a sit-down forklift, pallet jack, hand truck and other lifts.
Shipping Activities Responsible for ensuring accurate shipments of finished goods to customers.
a. Pick, Palletize, Process, and Stage orders for Shipment.
b. Use Starship software to ship orders.
c. Ensure outbound shipments match what is on the pick list.
d. Ensure customer shipping guidelines are followed.
e. Load truck.
f. Apply appropriate shipping labels and packing slip to order.
g. Ensure labels are accurate.
h. Ensure the carrier receives correct orders and sign B/L for LTL and TL shipments.
Receiving Activities – Responsible for insuring accurate receipt of inbound shipments.
a. Inspect load for damage.
b. Unload Truck
c. Ensure product received matches what is documented on BOL.
d. Reports discrepancies/damages to supervisor and purchasing.
e. Sign B/L
f. Ensure proper counts of received goods by verifying packing list quantities.
g. Checks for correct paperwork and that it matches the receipt.
h. Enter receipt into X3 Software.
i. Put away product or stage for inspection.
j. Put away after inspection is complete and no issues.
k. Move inventory into a bin.
Inventory Movement- Ensure inventory is placed in the proper location.
a. Move inventory to correct location. This can be an inspection area or a bin in the warehouse or production.
b. Use X3 to complete inventory bin transfer.
Cycle Count and Year End Inventory-Conduct routine cycle counts, participate in mid and year-end inventory.
a. Be able to cycle count inventory either from the daily cycle count report, or when needed.
b. Daily verification of bin, item and quantity ahead of year-end inventory
c. Failure with all UOMs for inventory.
d Prepares warehouse for the start of day. Place all safety equipment in place, including tire chocks and safety chains. Ensure tow motor checklist is complete and process any shipments from the day before.
e. Closes the shipping and receiving department, locking dock doors, clearing work and warehouse areas, and setting up the area for the next day.
h. Capable of assisting with the training of newly hired/transferred Shipping Associates.
i Occasionally required to assume additional operation duties in the absence of shipping supervisor.
j. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Basic Computer Skills- successfully enter data and understand requirements for entering information into required software.
- Basic computer skills necessary to process LTL, and small package shipments.
- Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, Starship shipping software, and X3 ERP system.
- Basic math skill and the ability to use a calculator
Required Skills and Abilities
- Keen attention to detail, with an ability to identify errors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as an individual contributor and team player.
- Strong customer service skills, able to successfully communicate with both internal and external clients.
- Strong computer experience with X3- Inventory Management software.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or associate degree in business or law.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and sit all day
- Must be able to lift , pull, push, carry up to 50lbs frequently throughout the day
- Able to stand and use dexterity arms and shoulders to lift products.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
