Warehouse Associate, 1St Shift

This is a FIRST SHIFT opening - M-F, 6 AM - 2 PM.

The Warehouse Associate, under the direction of the Warehouse Specialist, is responsible for warehouse related duties that include order picking and receiving, truck loading and unloading, production support, cycle counts, verification for accuracy, quality of finished goods and raw materials both in and out bound, and the putting away of items in locations. Accountabilities include accuracy of transactions, meeting established standards and goals and following established guidelines and procedures regarding safety, GMP and department work instructions.

Warehouse Operations

1. Operate forklift equipment to perform required duties to support production, fill customer orders and ensure consistent flow of materials both inbound and outbound.
2. Meet department goals for efficiency.
3. Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
4. Perform recycling/regrind duties.

Quality

1. Fill customer and production orders accurately and efficiently, ensure that product is stored, received and shipped to quality standards.
2. Perform timely and accurate transactions to maintain the integrity of inventory systems.
3. Maintain department equipment by performing daily checks, maintain department KPI's.
4. Perform cleaning as needed to maintain GMP/AIB requirements.

Safety

1. Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety and participates in company and department safety initiatives.

Communication

1. Communicates with all customers and team members in a courteous, prompt and accurate manner.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent (1) year of relevant warehouse experience

Must complete forklift certification upon hire

Desired Skills

Basic Math, Computer and Mechanical Skills

Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Proven ability to work independently

Forklift experience (both stand-up and sit-down lift preferred)

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions:

Inside - warehouse/manufacturing environment

Equipment/Tools Used: (office equipment, machinery, tools, software, etc.)

Forklift equipment, scanners, computer, calculator, material handling/packaging equipment, stretch wrapper, Microsoft office- Excel, Word, Outlook & Oracle

Physical Requirements:

­­­­Normal Office-Frequently-Use of computer

Light Work (lift 10 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, UPS

Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS

Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS

Very Heavy Work (lift over 50 lbs): Occasional-raw material and finished good movement, pallets, UPS

Other Physical Requirements: bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, & standing for long periods of time

Mental Requirements:

Reading, Writing, Calculating

Interpersonal Skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with Minimal Supervision

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

Occasional to other Placon Locations

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.