Warehouse Worker - Day Shift

Beginning in 1947 with just one man, Del Beutler, Villara has been offering innovative products and services and outstanding customer service for more than seven decades all thanks to the people that work here. We fulfill our mission by recruiting, training, promoting and rewarding an incredible team of individuals whose commitment to creating and developing peerless products and services allows our business to flourish. We know we can rely on Villara's values and guiding principles and we benefit from Villara's commitment to our on-going professional and personal development.

We believe in Building People…Building Trust…Building Dreams.

Position Overview
The primary focus of a warehouse worker is to provide a high level of customer service to our field operations while meeting defined quality and on time performance standards. A warehouse worker must work safely while adapting to the changing needs of our business.

Technical Responsibilities of the Job

• Pull warehouse orders according to documented standard works using a RF terminal.
• Load Villara delivery vehicles according to routing instructions and standard work.
• Support our field operation with precise order fulfillment.
• Move materials within the warehouse while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and address potential workplace hazards.
• Perform other duties as communicated by the Outbound Supervisor

Behavioral Responsibilities of the Job

• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing accurate feedback to the leadership team
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and shifts
• Committed to creating and participating in a positive workplace culture
• Capable of providing excellent internal and external customer interactions
• Committed to arriving on time and ready to work
• Committed to follow safety procedures

Leadership Responsibilities

• All warehouse workers are expected to communicate problems encountered as they pertain to Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an evolving team
• Self-leadership capabilities – the ability to lead yourself to meet your goals and those of the company.
• Lead in the development of your own career with the assistance of the Skills Matrix and Standard Works

Training/Certification

• Hold a valid California Driver’s License
• Forklift certification preferred.
• HVAC and plumbing parts knowledge preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Individuals must be able to physically:

• All physical requirements are noted on the Physical Requirements document for warehouse worker.

Working conditions and management style:

• Most warehouse orders are pulled using manual push carts.
• The department is led by the Outbound Supervisor and two Warehouse Leads
• The Outbound Supervisor reports to the Warehouse Manager
• Processes are controlled using standard work documentation. Warehouse workers are required to follow standard works and are encouraged to suggest improvements.
• Warehouse workers are expected to perform loading and pulling responsibilities.
• Overtime will be required as fluctuations in the workload dictate.

Performance Standards:

• Clocking in to start work one minute late is considered late.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Pulling Orders Expectations
• 35 lines per hour after first 30 days of employment
• 45 lines per hour after first 90 days of employment.
• All Villara employees are expected to work well with other team members, sub-contractors, and customers
• A warehouse worker must be in good attendance and performance standing to be eligible for transfer or promotion.

Regional Requirements associated with the job:
No regional requirement for this position

What position is the next level up?
The natural progression in career development for a warehouse worker is a material handler or advanced warehouse worker.

What are the additional skills that are required to promote into the next level-up position?

• Forklift certification through the Villara Forklift Training Program.
• Trained in job duties of a Replenisher position by a Villara certified trainer.
• Trained in job duties of a Receiving position by a Villara certified trainer.

How many of these additional skills are required in order to promote?

• Forklift certification through the Villara Forklift Training Program.
• Demonstrated participation in continuous improvement
• Exhibited contribution to a positive work environment
• Willingness to do more than what is asked

Villara Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with all Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotype, gender, transgender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veterans status or any other legally protected status. We are prepared to make reasonable accommodation, as necessary, per the Americans with Disabilities Act for our application and interview process. If you require accommodation, please notify Human Resources. Villara Corporation conducts drug testing in accordance with our “Zero Tolerance” drug policy. Villara Corporation is an “At-Will” employer as defined by the California Labor Code.