What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate 1st Shift position at Amcon Laboratories Inc.?
Company Overview:
Amcon Laboratories is located in South County, St. Louis, close to Affton. We are considered The Eyecare Supply Center, and have been serving the eye care industry for 40 years. In that time, Amcon has evolved to a major manufacturer and distributor of optical supplies for eye-care professionals and optical chains. Most of the Optical brands you know are our Amcon customers. Amcon continues to grow rapidly and continues the Mission, “Provide our customers with the highest quality products available, at fair prices, delivered with superior service”.
Position Overview:
Amcon Laboratories Inc, is currently seeking a warehouse associate to join our team onsite as we believe our employees are the biggest assets we have. The Warehouse Associate processes orders for our customers through a variety of functions including picking, packing, and shipping. The work schedule for 1st shift is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You will earn $16.00 an hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Picking warehouse inventory based on approved orders.
- Packaging ordered items securely to ensure accuracy and prevent damage.
- Final inspection and sealing of orders to prepare package for shipment.
- Use electronic devices (handheld scanner) to process orders.
- Able to stand and walk for 8 hours per day, including periodically climbing ladders.
- Ability to stock product, weighing up to 50 pounds, on shelving at various heights.
- Load boxes in truck weighing up to 65 pounds multiple times a day.
Qualifications:
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions without close oversight.
- Effective, clear communicator within the team.
Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Warehouse Experience: 1 Year (Preferred)
Amcon is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- St. Louis, MO 63123 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16