What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIPPING/RECEIVING ATTENDANT - Charlotte, NC position at Midwest Hose & Specialty?
Summary of Position:
Provides general support for warehouse/distribution center operations performing any combination of tasks needed to complete orders, replenish stock, ship and/or receive merchandise
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Primary focus of shipping and receiving
- Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
- Pull small, medium, and large orders from shelves
- Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment
- Complete order logs into inventory
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to Midwest Hose organizational standards
- Maintains inventory control by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer
- Assist in counting of physical inventory
- Prepare parcels for mailing
- Maintain safe and clean work environment
- Maintain professionalism in the work place
- Perform any other assigned proprietary duties
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to understand and comply with verbal instructions
- Good reading and writing skills
- Basic computer skills; typing, navigating through various programs (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), good internet navigation
- Must be able to read English from printed list or hand-held monitor
- Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting – 100% daily (subject to change daily)
- Assist in lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 70 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs.); receiving unloads up to 100%; order pulling up to 100%
- Must be able to meet the physical demands typical in a warehouse environment including but not limited to grasping and fine manipulations with hands, reaching, squatting, climbing, activities working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to light dust and fumes.
- Commitment to work additional hours as needed to complete orders received daily
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED (required)
- Prior warehouse experience (required)
- Forklift experience (preferred but not required)
- Additional power equipment experience (preferred but not required)
About Us:
Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future! Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the fuel that drives our business, so we treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.
We pride ourselves in offering a premier benefits package which includes:
- Very competitive compensation
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Company paid health and dental insurance plans
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Great work/life balance
- Casual dress environment
- Career longevity
- Professional growth
If you want to be part of an ever-growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path please apply today!