Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Location: Largo, FL - 33773
Duration: 12 months (Possibility of Extension)

Shift time: 2nd Shift
 
Job Summary:
Material Handlers contribute to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by receiving, distribution, storing, and maintenance of inventory items. This position works in a fast-paced, organized, quality & safety focused environment with a collaborative, flexible and continuous improvement mindset. Material Handlers can work independently and as part of a team and enProduct applying their attention to detail and work well under pressure. This position may rotate into other areas, give direction prioritize work of other material handlers.
 
The Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including
• any department specific requirements.
• Maintains a mindset that all accidents can be prevented and work proactively to achieve zero harm in
• the workplace.
• Follows defined Quality Management Systems, all applicable procedures, reviews maintenance
• records, and completes all documentation as required.
• Controls and maintains the flow of material through the storeroom through production or distribution.
• Receives incoming material into the facility in accordance with procedures.
• Performs cycle counts.
• Works with customer service, supply chain, receiving & inspection, and quality personnel to resolve
• issues as needed.
• Works independently as a part of a team to achieve process yield results.
• May train employees on an as needed basis.
• May coordinate the daily activities of other material handlers.
• May prepare customer orders for shipment.
• May use and operate forklift equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Required Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow work instructions is required.
• Proficient computer skills required to enter data, navigate, and routinely toggle between various application systems.
• Must have experience with Electronic Inventory Management Systems (MRP / ERP).
• Must be comfortable with being trained to operate forklift and ability to operate other material handling equipment (ex. pallet jack or walkie stacker).
• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as required including safety glasses at all times.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time with frequent walking, stooping, reaching, climbing, overhead reaching, grasping and using fine & gross motor manipulation.
• Must be able to lift up to 18lbs on a routine basis and up to 66lbs on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

 
Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Plus 2-3 years related experience required
• Previous forklift experience is strongly preferred