Job title: Warehouse Associate
Work Location: Plano, Texas
Division/Department: Operations
Reports to: Warehouse Manager, Assistant, and Lead
Full-time
Nonexempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry-level Warehouse Associate position responsible for performing routine warehouse duties, including ordering, maintaining, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, tools, and equipment required for the branch's functions.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures (which includes hazard and safety standards)
Receives and unpacks materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment; verifies articles received against packing lists and purchase orders.
Inspects materials, supplies, tools, and equipment received for quality and quantity; stores materials received or delivers to the proper person or stock location
Uses software and paper documentation to pick and process outgoing material (orders)
Ability to properly package outgoing material for safe shipment
Prepares various reports to assist in monitoring and evaluating warehouse operations
Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
Maintains accurate records, files, and inventory control
Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related equipment; drives delivery trucks; checks, fuels, and performs minor maintenance service on trucks and warehouse equipment
Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
May cover daily responsibilities of other warehouse staff on an as needed basis to ensure effective daily operations and delivery of services
As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.
Skills and Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and salespeople
Decent computer proficiency (Excel and Outlook)
Basic mathematical principles
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties
Storekeeping and warehousing methods, types of parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials commonly used at the branch
Must be able to work under pressure, while maintaining a cheerful outlook and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Forklift and order picker experience preferred
Use RF guns to pick, store, and move product
Safely operate a variety of warehouse machines and equipment.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions
Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures
Be meticulous with all aspects including the final product quality
Physical Requirements
Must possess mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and work with and around a variety of equipment, parts, and inventory, to operate a motor vehicle and forklift; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or email. The job involves walking and working on slippery surfaces. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.
Environmental Elements
Employees primarily work in the warehouse, and they are exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles. May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Certifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain a Forklift Operator's Certificate by end of probationary period
Company DescriptionWindy City Wire has been leading the way in low-voltage wire innovations since 1994. As a company, we are dedicated to developing solutions that generate significant results for our customers. We don't want to simply sell cable, we want to provide comprehensive cable management solutions that save integrators time on their projects from concept to completion.Company DescriptionWindy City Wire has been leading the way in low-voltage wire innovations since 1994. As a company, we are dedicated to developing solutions that generate significant results for our customers. We don't want to simply sell cable, we want to provide comprehensive cable management solutions that save integrators time on their projects from concept to completion.