Warehouse Worker (Internal Posting)

Westbrook Metals

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse worker
Exempt (YIN): No

Supervisor: Lead Warehouse

SUMMARY:

A Westbrook Metals warehouse worker is the focal point of our service commitment to our customers. It is one of the things that make us different from our competitors. Our warehouse workers must present a professional personal image as well as a positive mental attitude for our customers.

A warehouse worker for Westbrook Metals, Inc. assists our customers by pulling stock, cutting stock to the customers' specifications, and either loading it on the customer vehicle or delivering the order with a Westbrook Metals, Inc. delivery vehicle.

A warehouse worker also unloads delivery trucks, stocks the product in our warehouse bins, and prepares UPS orders for outside shipment.

AUTHORITY AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Warehouse worker is hired by and reports to the Manager.

A warehouse worker is authorized to receive cash or checks from customers when delivering a merchandise order after providing the customer with the proper receipt.

The Warehouse worker has the authority to sign for the receipt of inventory delivered to our warehouse. When doing this, they are also responsible for ensuring that the packing list is matched correctly with the material received.

They are also specifically authorized to purchase gasoline for our delivery vehicles, using the corporate gas card.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Warehouse worker does not supervise another position at Westbrook Metals, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all pertinent governmental laws, rules, and regulations in the performance of  duties.
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports the defined mission of Westbrook Metals, Inc.
• Communicate any unusual needs regarding training, safety, scheduling inventory, supplies, and equipment are communicated to the Manager in a detailed and timely manner to facilitate the appropriate action.
• Cooperate in maintaining an open and honest line of communication throughout the
• Present a quality, professional image to the public and to the customers we are

DUTIES

• Assist in opening the warehouse each workday so that we are ready for business at 7:30 am.
• Assist in closing the warehouse each workday at 5:30pm.
• Greet customers in a friendly manner and serve them in a way that supports Westbrook Metals, Inc. Mission
• Unload delivery trucks, compare items received with the packing list, sign for those items received, and stock them in the proper bin
• Cut enough pre-cut stock to maintain the level required by the Lead Man to fulfill current sales projections.
• Cut and load inventory for customers onto their vehicle as
• Package inventory for delivery as requested.
• Cut and load customer orders onto our delivery Inspect the load and the truck prior to leaving the warehouse.
  • Material is loaded
  • Truck fluid levels, gas, safety devices, inspection, license,
• Plan the most efficient route to minimize drive
• Make deliveries in the most efficient manner possible while not jeopardizing
• Keep the warehouse and the individual work areas neat, clean, and
• Observe all safety rules and wear proper safety
• Clean all paper and shipping straps from inside and outside the warehouse.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on shears, saws, and other equipment.
• Stay alert to the needs of other warehouse workers and help when
• Learn to use equipment and machines right
• Sort invoices into the proper sorting trays,
• Help maintain the building and grounds to give a neat Pick up and discard paper, bands, wire ties, wood scraps, boxes, etc.
• Sign receiving documents and confirm that we received what is on the receiving
• Keep all stocked materials
• Put cut-off materials in the proper place.
• Comply with all corporate operating policies and procedures and employee
• Check trucks to ensure that inspections and licenses are up to date.
• Review this job description at least once per year and make recommendations for improvement to the
• Other duties as assigned by the

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE: The Warehouse worker shall be deemed to be performing acceptably when the following have been accomplished:

• Has responded to pick tickets in a timely and friendly manner and no customer has been delayed in service.
• Has assisted in opening the office for business so that we are ready for business at designated opening
• Has greeted customers in a friendly manner and served them quickly and professionally.
• Delivery trucks have been unloaded properly, items received have been compared with the packing list, and inventory has been stocked in the proper bin
• Pre-cut stock has been maintained at the proper level required by the Lead warehouse to fulfill current sales projections and no customer has had to wait for such an item.
• Customer orders have been cut when required, to the proper length, and the inventory has been loaded quickly and safely onto their vehicle.
• Has worked in a team-like manner and cooperated with fellow warehouse workers and supervisory
• When required, inventory has been properly packaged for UPS delivery.
• The warehouse and individual work areas are neat, clean, and
• Inventory is labeled correctly and stored in the correct
• This job description has been reviewed at least once in the past l2 months and meaningful suggestions for improvement have been made to the Lead
• Has achieved the overall satisfaction of the Lead warehouse.

QUALIFICATION REOUIREMENTS:

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION pod/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (OED), or one to three months of. related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, diameter, square footage and square inches. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to convert inch to foot conversions, decimal and fractional.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES. LICENSES. REGISTRATIONS:

• Driver’s License

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESIRED:

• Ability to operate Plasma Torch, Metal saws, hydraulic shear, forklift, belt
• Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment including changing fluids, blades,
• Ability to use all tools, vehicles, and equipment in a safe
• Ability to read and use measuring tape, micrometer, and
• Working knowledge of all metal alloys, shapes, sizes, and uses of our metal
• Ability to verbally relate with very good people skills, to all our customers, while demonstrating the very highest level of service in order to distinguish Westbrook Metals, from our competitors.
• Knowledge of how to package for UPS
• Ability to work very well in a team environment without becoming anxious about doing more than your other team
• Basic ability to speak and understand the Spanish language as it relates to the operations of Westbrook Metals,

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. He regularly must stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally they must sit and climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 250 pounds and regularly lift or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, works in high, precarious places, and is exposed to the risk of electrical shock. They are regularly exposed to extreme heat and vibration. Occasionally, they must work in wet humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. They are also occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extremely cold working conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.