Job Description :

General Duties of the Job :

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Technicians perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment, and is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, including accurate inventory storage and movement of both raw materials and finished product into / out of / around the warehouse areas.

Primary responsibilities include receiving materials, preparing shipments, loading trucks, and tracking inventory.

• Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse; utilizes information found on packing slips and purchase orders
• Ensures inventory accuracy; participates in cycle counts
• Loads and unloads trucks using PIV’s (powered industrial vehicles) including forklifts & powered pallet jack and manual pallet jack.
• Must successfully pass forklift testing and be able to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner
• Must successfully pass DOT physical & be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (26’ straight truck)
• Bands and stretch-wraps material using banding and stretch-wrapping equipment
• Accurately locates and dispositions materials for manufacturing processes and / or finished goods for shipments
• Uses a computer to accurately input transactions into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Inspects incoming & outgoing shipments to insure compliance with applicable quality standards
• Prepares and completes bills of lading and shipping lists
• Coordinates pick-ups of recyclables
• Provides assistance in the administration and purchasing of materials
• Understands and adheres to the operator instructions for the area; Ensures general quality of all work meets company standards.
• Collaborates and demonstrates good communication with team members both within the department and cross-functionally; participates on cross-functional teams; leads meetings
• Becomes cross trained in all aspects of inventory management.
• Communicates via telephone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
• Prepares and retains accurate and legible records on a daily basis
• Participates in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 initiatives.
• Practices excellent safety and environmentally sound habits; plans safety into all work activities.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards; participates in 6S activities;
• Organizes the warehouse space
• Trains others (new and current employees) as needed.

Ensures breaks and lunches are taken and time is not abused.

• Supports managing data and works with Production to ensure production through-put is maximized.
• Works with Production to ensure proper updates of all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
• Identifies areas of potential process improvement and communicates accordingly.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management & co-workers.
• Participates in Team Roles which is associated with Tier progression
• Palletize finish goods from pack-out, ability to check for inventory accuracy within AX, scans finish goods to rack locations
• Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.

Note : this description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Work Experience :

• Previous work experience in a warehouse environment & straight truck operation preferred
• Proven ability to operate PIV’s in a safe and efficient manner
• General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines strongly preferred
• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Previous experience working in a team-centered organization helpful
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing principles, especially in a warehouse setting preferred
• Previous experience with tools used to scan materials (i.e., barcode scanners)

SPECIAL SKILLS (optional) :

• Ability and willingness to work in a warehouse environment, working with fluctuating indoor temperatures (above and below average temperatures)
• Must have a stellar work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently
• Able to operate bar coding equipment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to locate information quickly and efficiently
• Good observation skills
• Willingness to work a 12 hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts
• Able to communicate effectively with team members and other group within the Celgard organization
• Ability to act as communication link with other departments
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
• Ability and willingness to lead meetings
• Strong organization skills; able to maintain accurate records
• Equally comfortable working independently as well as within a team
• Flexible and able to adapt well to change and challenge within the work place
• Able to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm
• Must be able to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and work to forge a mutually beneficial outcome

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Last updated : 2024-05-09