Description

Warehouse Technician Job Summary:

General Material Handling responsibilities in a manufacturing environment, including operating a forklift, clearing production lines, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining production storage system (i.e. inventory control, FIFO), checking product for quality, and performing various other tasks, all with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas

· Prepares Bills of Ladings

· Checks in/assigns drivers to docks for unloading and inspects trucks for cleanliness/compliance prior to loading 

· Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports product accordingly

· Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items

· Reports any problems with materials or transportation to coordinator

· Manages and stacks pallets, bins, and other supplies in specified areas.

· Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to Warehouse Manager

· Ensures accurate completion of all paperwork

· Performs other related duties as requested

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

· Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly· Ability to follow directions and work well in a team· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills· Interested in Continuous Improvement and able to thrive in a self-directed environment· Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations

Education and Experience:

· HS Diploma/GED Required. Three years of relevant experience (one employer) may be substituted· Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test

Physical Requirements: 

· Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness· Must be able push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time