Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Department: Ohserase Manufacturing Warehouse

Location: Akwesasne, NY

Company Overview
Tarbell Management Group (TMG) is a proud Mohawk family-owned enterprise dedicated to its mission of “empowering economic sovereignty for Tribal Nations and trusted partners”. TMG has grown from a small local business into a diversified organization serving Indian Country and beyond, with operations spanning petroleum wholesale and transportation, convenience and restaurant services, tobacco manufacturing, brand management and national distribution and shared services.

Our Core Values

TMG offers a competitive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, Holidays, telemedicine access, optional Aflac coverage, and other employee benefits that support work-life balance and well-being.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for fully stocking the production line, as well as picking, pulling, and shipping all orders. You will uphold the company’s integrity and quality standards when manufacturing finished products and will always take care of the customer.

This position supports TMG’s Mission and Core Values by working safely, accurately, and collaboratively to meet production and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities (includes but is not limited to)

• Organizing the warehouse based on production needs.
• Meet priority shipping deadlines.
• Verifying and receiving all raw materials on inbound freight carriers (MRP system.)
• Assist in managing and maintaining the stamp inventory system and controls.
• Assist in managing and maintaining sample request system and controls.
• Ensuring any visible damages are noted on the bill of lading (BOL) paperwork when receiving anything from a carrier.
• Pulling necessary raw materials to stock the production floor with the necessary materials needed to manufacture the daily production.
• Processing customer orders (pick slips) from our Customer Experience Department, stage orders on pallets, verifying orders for accuracy, and shrink wrap for outbound shipment.
• Take weight, measure height, width, and case count information per pallet, and email information to the Customer Experience Department.
• Adhere PRO stickers and all other shipping documentation to the wrapped pallets for outbound shipment.
• Maintaining FIFO and rotation finished goods inventory.
• Ensure the work area is clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist with pipe tobacco production as schedule demands.
• Assist with weekly and monthly inventory and tracking of finished goods, tax-paid area, and raw materials.
• Reporting inventory discrepancies and damages to the Warehouse Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensuring all damages from incoming returns are accounted for, verified, photographed as necessary, and detailed information is passed along to the Customer Experience Department.
• Maintain all forklifts and equipment assigned to the warehouse department in good condition.
• Aid with preparing large and complex shipments to various trade shows; ensuring quality to the end destination.
• Receive inventory into the ACCPAC system in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Receive/verify cash receipts.
• Coordinate and deliver local orders to stores and/or where required.
• Ensure preventive maintenance on all vehicles (van and cube).
• In light of our customer needs, we may change or alter some of the responsibilities of a position in order to accommodate our business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely.
• Basic computer and inventory system skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Native American territories or Tribal communities.
• Preferred one-year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred forklift experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with data entry and inventory software and systems

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material-handling equipment, as assigned and authorized.
• Work is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, dust, tobacco materials, and moderate noise levels.
• Must follow all safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while meeting production and shipping deadlines.