What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Associate - 1st Shift position at The Wasserstrom Company?
Job Details
Description
Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.
Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for handling the shipping and receiving of inventory within the warehouse. Shipping and Receiving Associates consolidate equipment and products for outgoing shipments and inspect the quality of incoming materials. This role requires working in a team environment and demands strong organizational and communication skills to ensure that items are shipped on schedule. Associates must be able to operate a forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse and manufacturing plant. While primarily assigned to the warehouse, they may also collaborate with other departments, such as production and quality control. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Description
Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.
Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for handling the shipping and receiving of inventory within the warehouse. Shipping and Receiving Associates consolidate equipment and products for outgoing shipments and inspect the quality of incoming materials. This role requires working in a team environment and demands strong organizational and communication skills to ensure that items are shipped on schedule. Associates must be able to operate a forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse and manufacturing plant. While primarily assigned to the warehouse, they may also collaborate with other departments, such as production and quality control. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Photographing products and conducting quality inspections to ensure standards are met.
- Consolidate equipment/products for shipping and load trucks
- Store, issue, and organize equipment, materials, and other items from the warehouse
- Operate forklifts to move crates and pallets
- Operate radio scanners as part of warehouse management system
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- High School or GED
- 1 - 3 months related experience and/or training
- Knowledge of proper warehouse and inventory processes
- Ability to use inventory technology, such as radio scanners
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Communicates well with others; asks for and offers help when needed
- Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
- Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Observes and follows safety procedures