Warehouse Clerk

The Warehouseman is responsible for achieving high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in shipping, receiving, inventory handling, identifying, dispatching, and assuring the quality and accuracy of all goods. This position ensures all customer orders are shipped accurately, without defects, and in compliance with customer requirements and company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload outgoing and incoming deliveries using forklifts, hand trucks, and manual lifting methods to move or hoist materials to proper departments or designated areas.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate auto stretch wrap machines and box banders as necessary.
• Apply corner boards and top/bottom protection boards to all pallets before stretch wrapping and/or shipping without exception.
• Unpack, inspect, and route incoming shipments; reject damaged items; record shortages; take photographs; and communicate with management to resolve damages and shortages prior to signingthe (BOL).
• Verify the accuracy of all orders picked for shipment or delivery.
• Process UPS, FedEx, and common carrier shipments as needed.
• Review all items being shipped against work orders to ensure quantities, destinations, and shipping methods are accurate.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean, organized, and “show-ready” condition at all times.
• Process transfer orders as needed.
• Maintain inventory levels of shipping materials and supplies.
• Support the shipment of finished goods and the receipt of goods and supplies used in production and storage operations.
• Perform all computer functions necessary to track inventory, shipments, and other warehouse activities.
• Communicate daily with Order Entry personnel regarding customer pickup arrangements and carrier instructions specified on customer purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Assist with weekly, monthly, and annual inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Monitor and maintain warehouse equipment in safe and proper operating condition and notify supervision of any mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintain forklifts, including battery water replenishment, and maintain related maintenance records.
• Train fellow employees and new employees as required.
• Ensure proper inventory rotation procedures are followed at all times.
• Turn off all equipment daily or whenever not in use.
• Submit all shipping paperwork to the supervisor daily, ensuring all paperwork includes the appropriate purchase orders or shipping instructions.
• Maintain a clean trash/drop box area and schedule pickups as needed to ensure adequate waste capacity is always available.
• Work overtime, weekends, and additional hours with little or no advance notice as required by business needs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Warehouse, shipping, and receiving experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Basic computer and data entry skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Work Environment

• Warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, shipping equipment, and industrial materials.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person