What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Warehouse Worker II position at Kirkland's, Inc.?
Overview
A General Warehouse II team member is responsible for loading and unloading various types of merchandise for the Distribution Center by utilizing standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
- Picks, packs, or loads merchandise onto a trailer according to established procedures and/or directed by supervisory personnel
- Uses computer to look up items, print tickets or shipping labels
- Unloads trailers full of merchandise by hand
- Operates a manual pallet jack to move pallets from container to staging location
- Unloads each container in the allotted time given by the Team Lead
- Applies pallet label to every pallet that is built from the container
- Shrink wraps every pallet that is built from the container
- Operates RF scanners to read barcodes and process merchandise by moving it to proper areas
- Reads pick tickets and match alpha numeric bar code numbers with description written on ticket
- Manually loads, unloads, sorts, and stages product throughout the DC
- Uses computer to look up items, print tickets or shipping labels
- Accurately completes all paperwork as needed
- Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment, including picking up trash and reporting all safety hazards and incidents to proper personnel
- Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others
- Follows all Company and OSHA safety guidelines
- Maintains attendance according to company policy
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED strongly preferred; combination of education and experience may be considered
- Must be able to prioritize work to business needs and adapt to changing work environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be easily trainable and a quick learner
- Self-starter and be able to work independently
- Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
- Ability to understand written and/or oral instructions
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
- Ability to remain flexible to change; willing to move around to other areas
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed
- Manually lift, push pull, and/or carry merchandise by hand
- Ability to stand and work on concrete floor for extended periods of time
- Ability to work extended works hours as needed or during peak weeks
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
