What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Le Creuset?
POSITION Warehouse Associate
WHO WE ARE
More than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity have been Le Creuset’s guiding principal for nearly 100 years – our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship have remained constant.
WHO YOU ARE
You will be responsible for performing a number of activities within the warehouse as directed, whilst meeting industry standards and company Key Performance Indicators (KPI) goals. You are a dynamic, hardworking individual capable of working well with others. You will benefit from stable employment and will receive training that enables you to develop skills to work in various departments in the warehouse. You are a team player who welcomes new challenges. Your interest levels to learn are high resulting in lower training curves. You lead by example and you communicate effectively. You strive to meet or exceed your daily/weekly goals.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Areas of responsibility include:
Receiving / Put away / Replenishment
- Receiving all inbound shipments in accordance with warehouse processes.
- Verify required inbound shipments, ensuring that all product is properly processed and put away in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining inventory accuracies.
- Replenish all warehouse replenishment work in accordance with warehouse processes.
- Ensuring that all product is properly processed and put away in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining inventory accuracies.
- Inventory / cycle counting:
- Review warehouse frequency and location setup daily (including fix locations, stocking limits, location directives, offsite locations).
- Ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that all damage product, product adjustments and reporting is maintained based on company processes.
- Assist in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required
Returns
- Responsible for the accurate inspection and receipt of all returned product from customers, consumers, and warehouse due to warranty and/or damage issues.
- Ensures all paperwork and dates are properly recorded and processed in the correct data base and on proper forms.
Picking / Packing
- Picking, packing, and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with warehouse processes.
- Verify required outbound orders, ensuring that all product is properly processed in a timely and efficient manner while meeting all shipment and compliance requirements.
Shipping
- Verify outbound shipments, ensuring that all records and reports regarding warehouse shipping are prepared on a timely basis.
- Auditing all shipments and ensuring that all product is properly processed in a timely and efficient manner while meeting all shipment and compliance requirements.
- Value added-
- Pack and stage any sales order or set production that requires value added services (labeling, over box, kitting) in accordance with customer compliance.
- Verify required outbound sales orders, ensuring that all product is properly processed in a timely and efficient manner while meeting all shipment and compliance requirements.
Maintenance / Safety / Sanitation / Security
- Review warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented.
- Ensure that all safety procedures and policies are followed.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 6 months prior experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Must possess the ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety
- Must have responsible work habits
- Available to work overtime; available to work any shift
Physical Requirements, include but may not be limited to:
- Must be able to walk, twist, crouch, balance, stoop, squat, use hands/arms-reach above shoulder level and maintain prolonged standing
- Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50 pounds
EXTRA EXTRAS
- Requires basic familiarity with Microsoft office applications
- Prior demonstrated experience utilizing RF scanning equipment
- Certified previous experience operating fork lift equipment a plus
WHY JOIN US
Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’re going to love what you do!
THE PERKS
- Incredible benefits package
- Tremendous growth opportunities: Growth = Joy and we are all about encouraging both.
- Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both
- Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.
FLSA STATUS Non-exempt
EEO STATEMENT
Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Experience
Preferred- Shipping
- Returns
- Receiving / Put away / Replenishment
Education
Required- High School or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
