Warehouse Associate

Job Overview:

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of a logistics warehouse, with a primary focus on the sequence conveyor. The associate also assists in the Quality Control Department and Shipping & Receiving, while operating a forklift when authorized. This position ensures the smooth handling, inspection, and transfer of products, maintaining efficient workflows to meet daily operational demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Sequence Conveyor Operations:

• Sorting and Sequencing: Sort incoming product based on predetermined instructions and ensure accurate sequencing on the conveyor system.
• Product Handling: Safely handle products, ensuring they are appropriately positioned for the next stage in the process (picking, packing, or shipping).
• Monitor Conveyor System: Monitor the conveyor for jams, mechanical issues, or improper loading, and promptly resolve or report any problems.
• Scanning and Documentation: Utilize barcode scanners or RFID systems to track products through the conveyor system, ensuring accurate inventory tracking.
• Inspection of Product: Check products for quality issues such as damage, defects, or incorrect labels before moving them to their next destination.

2. Assistance in Quality Control (QC) Department (as needed):

• Product Inspection: Perform visual and physical inspections on products, verifying adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Report Defects: Document any discrepancies or defects and communicate them to the appropriate personnel for corrective action.
• Rework: Rework defective products as per instructions, ensuring they meet quality requirements before resuming the sequence or being shipped.

3. Support in Shipping and Receiving Department (as needed):

• Loading/Unloading Trucks: Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring that products are handled properly to avoid damage.
• Receiving Product: Verify the accuracy of received shipments by comparing packing lists and invoices with physical items.
• Shipping Preparation: Prepare product for shipment, including picking, packing, labeling, and palletizing orders as per customer specifications.
• Inventory Control: Help maintain accurate inventory counts by participating in periodic stock checks and cycle counts.
• Organize and Stage Shipments: Ensure shipments are organized and staged in designated areas, ready for timely dispatch.

4. Forklift Operation (as needed):

• Operate Forklift: Safely operate a forklift to move, lift, or stack products as needed within the warehouse.
• Material Handling: Transport product between the loading dock, warehouse storage areas, sequence conveyor, and shipping zones.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre-operation checks on forklifts to ensure they are in safe working condition, reporting any issues to supervisors.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all warehouse safety protocols and forklift operation guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.

5. General Duties:

• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, including sweeping floors and organizing equipment.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Communicate effectively with other departments, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and maintenance.
• Adherence to Procedures: Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines set by the company, especially regarding safety and product handling.
• Problem Solving: Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in the workflow and propose improvements to optimize warehouse operations.
• Reporting: Report any operational issues, product damage, or system failures to supervisors in a timely manner.

6. Other Tasks as Assigned:

• Perform Other Duties: Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or management to support the overall operations of the warehouse.
• Adaptability: Be willing to assist in other departments or handle different tasks outside regular duties when operational needs arise.