What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Order Picker position at WAI Global?
WAI Distribution Center is at the pinnacle of the automotive parts manufacturing and distribution sector, recognized around the globe for our leadership and innovation. We are eagerly inviting Order Pickers to become part of our vibrant and dynamic team!
What We Offer
Your Role: As an integral part of our outbound operations team, you'll be tasked with picking, verifying, packing, managing the queue, and shipping orders to meet our customer's precise specifications and needs. Proficiency in forklift operation is crucial for this role, as it will be a key tool in ensuring the smooth execution of your duties.
Be a Key Player in Our Success: Joining us as an Order Picker means you're not just taking on a job; you're stepping into a crucial role that impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of our distribution process. We rely on our team to help us maintain the high standards our customers expect from a global leader like WAI.
Ready to Join? If you're passionate about playing a significant role in a team that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us and contribute to a smoother, more efficient distribution process that our customers can rely on!
Shift Hours: 1st Shift 5:00am-1:30pm
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Be rewarded with a salary that appreciates your skill and dedication.
- Generous Benefits Package: A comprehensive suite of benefits designed for your health, wellness, and security.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays: Enjoy well-deserved breaks with our generous leave policies.
- Dynamic Company Events: Be part of a culture that celebrates success and camaraderie.
- Opportunities for Advancement: We support your career growth with numerous upward paths.
- Welcoming Work Environment: Thrive in a workplace that's not just about work but also about well-being and community.
Your Role: As an integral part of our outbound operations team, you'll be tasked with picking, verifying, packing, managing the queue, and shipping orders to meet our customer's precise specifications and needs. Proficiency in forklift operation is crucial for this role, as it will be a key tool in ensuring the smooth execution of your duties.
Be a Key Player in Our Success: Joining us as an Order Picker means you're not just taking on a job; you're stepping into a crucial role that impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of our distribution process. We rely on our team to help us maintain the high standards our customers expect from a global leader like WAI.
Ready to Join? If you're passionate about playing a significant role in a team that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us and contribute to a smoother, more efficient distribution process that our customers can rely on!
Shift Hours: 1st Shift 5:00am-1:30pm
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure proper packing and labeling of items
- Safely and promptly load items onto material handling equipment
- Read and interpret stage plans, pick lists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) or work instructions (WI)
- Operate material handling equipment, including RF devices, label machines, weight scales, and powered equipment such as forklifts, pickers, or pallet jacks
- Use RF devices to pick and transfer materials to staging areas
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure correct part number and quantity, following procedures for accurate transfers, transactions, and labeling
- Ensure accuracy of Pallet Manifest documentation
- Inspect material handling equipment, structures, or materials to identify any problems or defects
- Mark and/or tag containers with identifying information
- Assist in researching and identifying the root cause of shipping load discrepancies
- Responsible for returning any overages brought to shipping
- Participate in a collaborative work environment utilizing effective communication and willingness to cross train to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development
- Comply with comprehensive safety protocols and participate in ongoing training to ensure a secure work environment and maintain a safety-conscious culture
- Follow all 5S principles and guidelines daily to optimize workflow, efficiency, and a clean work environment
- Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management
- Preferred: High School Diploma or an equivalent qualification; 2 years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience operating Material Handling Equipment - Forklift, Hand Truck, Pallet Jack, Reach Truck, etc
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities
- Capable of following instructions and responding to management direction
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Exhibits experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Has the ability to read and interpret various documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Possesses effective verbal communication skills
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Standing Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position
- Walking, Reaching and Handling Must be able to frequently move about inside the warehouse to access product and machinery, etc. Must be able to stand and walk 60% of time, lift up to 40 lbs. normal, up to 70 lbs. less than 10% of time.
- Seeing Frequently reads various documents and operates computer and other office tools/databases/equipment.
- Talking and Hearing Frequently communicates with colleagues, co-workers, and customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Manual Dexterity Frequently operates a computer and warehouse machinery