Warehouse Associate- Greensboro

Description

Ensure that orders are packaged and labeled correctly; responsible for comparing bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspecting for damaged goods and distribute to the correct departments/locations at the dealership which requires walking up and down stairs and throughout the location (inside and outside the facility) throughout the work day.

Essential Duties

(Other duties may be assigned. Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.)

• Receive incoming shipments and compare items to work orders provided by supervisor
• Count items to ensure that the correct number have been received
• Determine storage areas for incoming shipments and allocate appropriate space within the warehouse requiring lifting, pushing, pulling throughout the day.
• Assist in physically moving incoming items to designated storage areas and supervise storage activities throughout the day
• Look through work orders to determine order picking activities and pick orders according to the specific instructions provided requiring stepping up and down on a ladder, pushing, pulling, lifting throughout the day.
• Match order information in order cards with information on picked items to ensure conformity Operate forklifts to pick heavy boxes and transport them to checking areas requiring stepping up and into then stepping down and out of the forklift throughout the day
• Ascertain the quality and quantity of picked items and ensure that they are safely delivered to the delivery pallet
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks and determining safe ways of stacking items on the truck and retrieving items in a safe manner
• Record damaged or defective items and replace them according to company policies
• Handle returns and exchanges by ensuring that reverse distribution processes are followed properly
• Ascertain that all incoming and outgoing shipments are properly labeled and that correlating documents are available with each shipment
• Select the method of consignment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Arrange for a carrier vehicle or pickup
• Compare the amount and identification numbers of goods against orders
• Post weight and shipment charges
• Maintain files of shipping records
• Trace missing or lost shipments
• Assemble wood and cardboard containers or pick pre-assembled containers
• Route products to departments
• Attach identifying information and delivery instructions on containers
• Organize records of goods shipped.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Clean driving record is required.
• Clean criminal record.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Ability to be trained on business software systems
• Ability to communicate via email, text, in written form and orally
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• GED or High School Diploma
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  
  

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(These physical demands are representative of physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the role.)

Activity and Frequency (Never, Occasionally, Frequently)

Standing Frequently

Walking Occasionally

Sitting Frequently

Bending From Waist Frequently

Feeling, Fingering, Grasping Occasionally

Pushing and Pulling Frequently

Climbing and Balancing Frequently

Couching, Crawling, Kneeling Frequently

Reaching Above Shoulder Frequently

Lift up to 10 lbs. Frequently

Lift up to 33 lbs. Frequently

Lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently

Lift over 50 lbs. Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Compensation Package: $40,000 - $50,000 per year, including base salary and bonuses