Warehouse & Shipping Associate
Melville, NY
Temporary
Mid Level
The Shipping and Warehouse Associates will be the foundation of a well-run, organized department, being fully cross-trained and conversant in safely performing all tasks relating to both the shipping and warehouse functions. These associates will be flexible, have a keen awareness of the importance of inventory accuracy and work well as an individual contributor or as part of a team.
Essential Responsibilities:
Competencies/Skills:
Required Education &
Experience:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Receive incoming inventory and transfer to the required location, both physically and in the Visual system.
- Inventory picking and transfer to the required location employing the safe operation of a fork-lift as required.
- Daily cycle counting to confirm inventory accuracy.
- Entering data into the Visual and ProShip computer systems.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work environment.
- Advising the department manager and/or department lead of inventory discrepancies between the system and physical count.
- Prepare outbound customer order shipments, working with logistics on all international shipments.
- Continually monitoring inventory levels in replenishment bins at all point of use inventory locations.
- Inspecting all incoming material shipments for purchase order accuracy, quality defects and shipping damage. Work with QA and purchasing to resolve the same.
- Conduct basic scheduled maintenance on warehouse equipment.
- Attention to detail on all system inventory transactions.
- Properly process RMA’s as needed working QA.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
Competencies/Skills:
- Visual Manufacturing, shipping software
- Fork-lift certification a plus
- Skilled working with small hand tools
- Basic Computer Skills
Required Education &
Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 1 - 3 years’ experience working in a shipping and warehouse department.
- Positive attitude works well in a dynamic team environment.
- Experience in the safe operation of a forklift
- Functional knowledge of the Visual and ProShip computer systems and MS Office products.
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes in production flow.
- Good communication and organizational skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Comfort with basic math skills and ability to read a tape measurement.
- Quick learner, excellent attention to detail, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
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