Warehouse Worker (Bridgeport, CT)

Full-Time Position (Day Shift) Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)

Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) & 401K Retirement Option

Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)

Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000

True Identity Protection (ID Watchdog) - Employee Sponsored

Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

Essential Functions

• Load and unload trucks with a forklift.
• Place and rotate items in inventory.
• Participate in site inventory every other month.
• Receive, unpack, check and store inventory and materials.
• Fill requisitions and orders.
• Pack and prepare products and materials for shipping.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and forklift certification to perform responsibilities.
• Ensure timely processing of system information and proper documentation concerning inventory transactions (shipments, transfers, receipts, changes in cost/price, etc.).
• Clean work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood, and plastic.
• Assist Warehouse Manager and/or Dispatch Manager with special projects as needed.
  
  

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  
  

Work Experience

• One to two years previous warehouse and forklift driving experience.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications

• Must have current and valid driver’s license
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to follow directions and strong willingness to learn.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and driving a forklift - must be able to climb, sit, hear (other forklift in motion), grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion.
• Far and near visual acuity – must be able to see to drive forklift.
• Load and unload trucks – must be able to lift minimum of 60 pounds regularly in order to load and unload products.
• Mobility inside the warehouse – must be able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach, bend, pull, and grasp.
• Communication – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is routinely performed in a general warehouse environment on a concrete surface, with frequent exposure to both internal and external environment.
• Close proximity to moving forklift
• Frequent exposure to severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
• Frequent exposure to dust, and noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment

• Must wear steel-toed boots.
• Recommended (site specific): Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, back support. Will be provided by Harrell’s upon request.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with SDS recommendations.
  
  

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.

This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.

This is a full time position