What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at VGM Group, Inc?
Job Purpose Summary:
The purpose of this job is to maintain various tasks to ensure warehouse production can continue. Working with others within the facility to uphold a high standard of cleanliness and safety is a priority. This will require a team-player mentality, and you will also be committed to maintaining a safe and positive work environment.
Reporting to: Shift Supervisor, Warehouse Manager
Working Hours:
1st shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm
2nd shift: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm
Weekend shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00am-6:30pm
Working Location: On-site - Shiremanstown, PA Warehouse
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep the warehouse clean and organized
- Responsible for efficiently picking small parcel orders
- Loading the outbound trailer
- Pick up cardboard and fill compactor
- Filling bins with product for the picking floor
- Create boxes and load onto carts
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment to prevent accidents and injuries
- Maintain compliance, safety, and quality standards by ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures
- Capable of working overtime if needed including extra hours during the week and some Saturday mornings
- Be available to come in early and stay late as needed to provide adequate support to the business
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working with others of varying backgrounds
- Be willing and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment to support business objectives
- Work cooperatively in a team environment to achieve business goals and growth opportunities
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee maybe required to assist with other departmental functions upon request
- Embody the VGM Power of One Principles
Key Qualifications:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Able to function independently and as part of a team
- High school education
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility for a majority of the day
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 15lbs
- Standing and walking throughout the facility for extended periods of time
- Making and stacking light weight boxes
- Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision
Learn more about VGM Group, Inc:
Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit www.vgmgroup.com.
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.
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