What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Waveguide Communications?
Job Description
Overall Function:
This position requires process of returned tools and materials not consumed on projects, and the infrequent occasion of Waveguide property movement outside Coral Springs.
Requires participation in such aspects including but not limited to receiving, sorting, packaging, and shipping of goods and materials in the warehouse and inventory-related functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as high outdoor and warehouse temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 75 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Required to frequently apply ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, and climb. Must not be challenged by working at heights up to 20 feet or in small spaces.
Reporting Structure:
The Warehouse Associate will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor; however, the Director, Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for administrative functions such as PTO, reviews, etc.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work. Ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment, as necessary. Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Waveguide performs background checks on prospective employees and requires passing of a drug test. The following access credentials may also be required, at the employee’s expense, and may be subject to additional screening:
WGC offers global, managed I.T. solutions specializing in Cruise/Maritime, Offshore, Government, and Commercial Businesses. From a full range of comprehensive infrastructure solutions to the integration of world-class technologies, we provide engineers, project managers, technicians, certified materials, full logistics, and industry-leading documentation.
WGC offers global, managed I.T. solutions specializing in Cruise/Maritime, Offshore, Government, and Commercial Businesses. From a full range of comprehensive infrastructure solutions to the integration of world-class technologies, we provide engineers, project managers, technicians, certified materials, full logistics, and industry-leading documentation.
Overall Function:
This position requires process of returned tools and materials not consumed on projects, and the infrequent occasion of Waveguide property movement outside Coral Springs.
Requires participation in such aspects including but not limited to receiving, sorting, packaging, and shipping of goods and materials in the warehouse and inventory-related functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enforcement of safety and operational policies of Waveguide Communications.
- Assist the Supervisor in maintaining Warehouse Policies and Procedures.
- Packaging of goods in an efficient and timely manner.
- Maintenance of warehouse space, equipment, and supplies; maintains inventory. Communicates with Supervisor when supply stock replenishment is required.
- Conceives improved methods of materials handling, stock control, shipping, receiving, fleet management, and packaging to promote efficiency, services, and reduced costs, and works with the Supervisor to develop and implement those improvements.
- Checks items to be shipped against work orders to ensure that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
- Prepares shipments for container(s); packs items to ensure delivery undamaged.
- Prepares orders to ensure that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
- Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order and contents of delivery to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
- Sorts, counts, packages, labels, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
- Inspects shipments for, records, and notifies Supervisor and/or purchasing personnel of damages and/or defects.
- Otherwise communicates with all freight forwarders as needed.
- Operates dolly, pallet jack, forklift, and other motorized and non-motorized equipment in loading, transporting, and unloading shipments and/or company assets; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety and environmental, standards.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Communicates effectively with all Waveguide Communications departments and employees as needed to support company operations.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the chain-of-command.
Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as high outdoor and warehouse temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 75 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Required to frequently apply ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, and climb. Must not be challenged by working at heights up to 20 feet or in small spaces.
Reporting Structure:
The Warehouse Associate will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor; however, the Director, Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for administrative functions such as PTO, reviews, etc.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work. Ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment, as necessary. Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Waveguide performs background checks on prospective employees and requires passing of a drug test. The following access credentials may also be required, at the employee’s expense, and may be subject to additional screening:
- “TWIC” (Transportation Workers Identification Card)
- Port Access Badges (Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, Port of Palm Beach)
- Contractor Identification Badges by Waveguide Customers
- Valid United States or Allied Passport
WGC offers global, managed I.T. solutions specializing in Cruise/Maritime, Offshore, Government, and Commercial Businesses. From a full range of comprehensive infrastructure solutions to the integration of world-class technologies, we provide engineers, project managers, technicians, certified materials, full logistics, and industry-leading documentation.
WGC offers global, managed I.T. solutions specializing in Cruise/Maritime, Offshore, Government, and Commercial Businesses. From a full range of comprehensive infrastructure solutions to the integration of world-class technologies, we provide engineers, project managers, technicians, certified materials, full logistics, and industry-leading documentation.