What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Worker I position at The Smead Manufacturing Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Smead Manufacturing is a company with a long history and a bright future. The company was established in 1906 and with the acquisition of UBrands in 2017 has diversified its products, expanded opportunities and positioned itself for growth well into the future.
Smead offers a great culture with a positive work environment, great team members, work-life balance and opportunities to grow and advance. Our comprehensive employee benefit program that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401k plan, profit sharing, tuition, Service Awards and Recognition, 11 paid holidays and PTO.
Position Type : Full-Time
Hours : 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Salary : $20.00 / an hour (Non-Exempt)
Shift : 1st Shift - 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.
The Warehouse Worker I is an entry-level role responsible for performing a variety of tasks within the warehouse to ensure efficient and accurate operations. This position involves receiving, storing, picking, and shipping materials while maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment. The Warehouse Worker I collaborates with team members to meet productivity and quality goals and follows established procedures to support the overall supply chain process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Pick orders from warehouse shelves using handheld scanners and pick lists.
- Verify order accuracy and ensure correct items and quantities are being picked.
- Pack, load, and ship items to customer requirements.
- Label packages with correct shipping information.
- Receive incoming shipments and process them in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work safely, quickly and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse.
- Communicate any inventory discrepancies or issues to management.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times.
- Engage in problem-solving to support continuous improvement
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Physical and Mental Requirements :
The Warehouse Worker role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Employees must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods. The job may also involve operating machinery, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Mentally, this role demands strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow instructions and safety protocols precisely. Workers must effectively manage time, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration and communication with team members are essential for maintaining efficiency and safety.
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