Warehouse Associate

POSITION SUMMARY :

• Performs shipping & receiving duties and warehouse functions on incoming / outgoing materials / molds / machinery and intra-company stock transfers utilizing manual and powered material handling equipment.
• This position requires a forklift operator certification.
• Performs inventory transactions and material handling throughout facility.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated warehouse computer controlled robotic picking and stocking system and software. Including loading and unloading inventory.
• Supplements Color team for handling raw material and colors. Pulling and loading transit trailers.
• Performs inventory cycle counting and participate in annual and semiannual physical inventories.
• To ensure the completeness of orders, production documents will be reviewed and compared to material to be shipped. To facilitate proper US or international delivery, all containers will be accurately and clearly labeled.
• Tapes and / or bands individual containers as required. Stacks containers on pallets / skids.
• Enters material received into information system to release purchase order.
• Assures that all material received is transferred to the correct interim / final destination in a timely manner.
• Prepares and receives shipments including UPS, Fed Ex and DHL. Verifies the correctness of materials received using vendor-packing slip.
• Loads / unloads trucks and moves materials into the proper storage location.
• In performing assigned duties frequently, lifts / moves up to and including 50 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and climbing are all required motions of the job.
• Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear
• Prepares and verifies all associated documentation required to receive or ship material to include : but not limited to, verifying quantities, weights, and product identification.
• Trains other employees in departmental operations for material handling and ERP system functions.
• When work in primary classification is not available, will perform other work according to skill and availability.

FUNCTIONS :

Ensures the condition of the shipments meet company and customer standards.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.