Warehouse Associate

About the Job

Frontmatec, a Fortifi company, is a world leader in automation solutions for the food processing industry, delivering complex, large-scale turnkey projects across North America. To strengthen the our growing team in Kansas City, MO, we are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately support all receiving, inventory, shipping, and returns processes – including but not limited to, receiving, double-checking, signing, counting, picking, packing, handling, etc.
• Independently identify and verify items from product descriptions, ID numbers, and quantities against POs and Sales Orders for shipping and receiving accuracy.
• Use standard warehouse equipment (with training) to load/unload/stock various size/shape items.
• Prepare wooden pallets and crates for handling using common tools (with training).
• Enter shipments and generate labels/documentation required.
• Stock and cycle count – according to group policy/procedure.
• Help maintain a clean warehouse.
• Arrange shipment, complete required documentation, and provide tracking information.
• Support the spare part sales and field service teams as requested.
• Carry the spare parts, and after-hours phone on nights and weekends, in rotation.
• Other duties as assigned by the team leader.
• Assist with ongoing 5S initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to function independently and in a very detailed manner.
• Organizes and follows up while juggling multiple priorities.
• Drive to question, investigate, and improve.
• Good computer skills with working knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX would be a plus.
• Be customer-oriented.
• Previous warehouse and inventory experience is required.
• Forklift training and working knowledge of hand tools are a plus
• Team player.
• 5S and Lean experience preferred

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• 1-2 years of warehouse receiving, inventory, pick/pack/shipping experience required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Proven ability to complete full warehouse cycle (assess needs, plan work, communicate, coordinate, investigate, and evaluate independently and accurately).

Working Conditions:

• This job requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and walk for most of the day.
• This job requires the ability to climb a ladder.
• This job requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• This job requires the ability to learn and operate hand tools and a forklift.
• This job requires occasional overtime and scheduled, rotating nights and weekend on-call hours.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person