Warehouse Operative

Scope of Position: Responsible for accurate receiving, storing and preparing and shipping orders of product Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as required by your branch.

_Inbound Freight:_Counts all products, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Reports shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Signs for inbound shipments when necessary. If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations.

Storage: Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks.

Order Picking: Ensures that the correct number and type of product is picked. Transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment. Stencils, tags or marks orders as required**.**

Outbound Freight: Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Accepts signatures for outbound as necessary. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles.

Facility / Equipment: Maintains equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local, OSHA or Expeditors' standards.

Inventory: Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensures proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.

Other Duties: Repacks or re-boxes cases per customer instructions. Repairs and re-boxes damaged goods as required. Operates shrink-wrap machine if assigned.

Requirements

• Must have Forklift, Reach & Manual Handling Certification.
• 2 Years Experience in similar roles
• Must have valid Counter Balance and Reach truck License
• Special Requirements: Must have excellent work habits. Must be familiar with warehouse systems.