Outbound Warehouse Operations Associate I

Job Summary: 

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Operations Associate prepares, processes, and moves merchandise productively and accurately according to established guidelines in order to meet department standards. Works independently and in a team, as assigned, and moves between job functions as needed. Practices safety awareness; order consolidation, picking, packing, replenishment, shipping, receiving, inventorying, and re-warehousing. Processing must be completed in a timely manner to maintain established department standards/goals. Provides and processes information in response to inquiries, concerns and/or requests about our products and services by doing the following duties. The Warehouse Operations Associate will have a basic understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).   

Job Expectations:

• Follow all Safety and applicable Policies and  Procedures

• Loads and unloads trailers, scans merchandise, builds pallets and labels merchandise

• Picks, packs and sorts products

• Re-bags/Re-tickets, replenishes and/or stocks merchandise as needed

• Verifies accuracy of production or location; may set or assign locations of products

• Performs manual, computer or RF functions to enter data in systems

• Performs count of product / reconciliations (count cycle)

• Adheres to company policies and procedures; follows department training guidelines, best practices and operating procedures

• Keeps work area neat and clean

• Maintains standards of appearance according to department dress code

• Works well with fellow Associates, Leads, Supervisors and Managers

• Follows all location Safety Guidelines

• Ensures equipment, skids, slips and other department supplies are maintained

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   Required:

• Ability to follow instructions and take directions

• Ability to perform tasks consistently and accurately

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English

• Attention to detail

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

Equipment Knowledge:

• May be required (certified) to operator warehouse motor vehicles; including but not limited to: forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.

• Ability to safely operate hand and power equipment according to procedure

• Ability to perform basic math and computer operations

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of three (3) months of work experience.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or combination of education and equivalent work experience.

Judgment/Reasoning Ability:  Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.  Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner. 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to store materials throughout the work day.  The Team Member may occasionally lift or move materials and products up to 60 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:  The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.  Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

• Company uniforms, closed-toed shoes, casual work environment

• Warehouse environment, may be required to wear safety equipment

• Ability to work extended hours as required