Warehouse Clerk II/Shipping - Wilmer TX

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada CA, Makita U.S.A, with offices in Chicago IL, Reno NV, Wilmer TX, and Buford GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Warehouse Clerk II is to utilize the resources of the warehouse, maximize warehouse efficiency, and service to the customer while keeping operating expenses to a minimum.

Salary: $42,000 - $44,000

Essential Job Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Responsible for the warehouse personnel, and equipment to meet company objectives.
• Responsible for providing a quality packaged product to the customer.
• Responsible for safety in the warehouse and the reporting of unsafe situations.
• Responsible for working effectively with warehouse personnel.
• Responsible management of the inventory.
• Responsible for assisting with the training of junior employees.
• Responsible for the negotiating and ordering of supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining the facility, by keeping it clean and organized.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and the facility.
• Responsible for physical inventory.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by management.

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.

Skills Required:

Ability to work in other departments as needed based on workload and manpower needs.

• Ability to work and communicate with peers and management.
• Ability to operate all manual material handling equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to use RP WMS and RF guns proficiently.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through with those instructions consistently
• Experience with desktop software applications. Fed Ex and UPS parcel systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions based on the information. 
• Previous warehouse or motor freight environment experience.
• Previous operation of warehousing-type equipment.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

High School Diploma / GED, or equivalent years of experience to exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of any of these requirements.

• 3 years minimum of warehouse experience or equivalent.

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.

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Be able to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, and crawl for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull, items up to 65 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While lifting boxes bend, twist, and turn while placing them into their appropriate place. Ability to use power hand tools weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps. Coordinate the movement of the body, arms, and legs while walking down aisles and carrying boxes of supplies.
• Able to work in an environment that is sometimes hot or cold, and subjected to occasional loud noises, and/or hazardous conditions.
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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

Salary : $42,000 - $44,000