The incumbent will perform normal daily material handling field duties on the Shipping & Receiving (S&R) team. This position works together with other Warehouse Associates and with the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Loads and unloads trailers (manually and with use of forklift) including construction of adequate internal bracing
- Assists Operations in loading and unloading of bulk ISO containers and tank trucks
- Accurately picks and stages finished product containers according to picking instructions, and prepares forshipment
- Prepares outbound US Mail, sample packages, and small parcels for shipment
- Stores incoming raw materials and finished product containers in a logical and orderly manner. Rotates stock as needed to facilitate first-in-first-out usage.
- Maintains accurate records of material locations within the warehouse
- Evaluates acceptance criteria for raw materials and other goods
- Transacts receipt of goods into the company ERP system
- Delivers inbound packages to recipients throughout the site
- Resolves issues that adversely impact customer satisfaction and quality by correcting data in ERP system and/or contacting Customer Service or S/R Team Leader.
- Assists with investigation and root cause analysis of customer complaints.
Additional Functions and Responsibilities (may include)
· Actively monitors site Waste Accummulation Areas and moves Waste as required
· Manage material in site Waste Storage Area; includes monitoring for pressure, leakage, or any other safety concerns
· Prepares Waste for safe transportation and disposal at approved providers
· Works closely with the site Environmental Lead and other contract personnel to meet all documentation and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
· Ability to read/write shipping and receiving paperwork, as well as warehousing standard operating procedures
· Good communication skills both written and verbal
· Basic computer skills and mathematics
· Ability to understand and use company ERP system
· Ability to understand material safety data sheets
· Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of EHS best practices and standards and be able to operate and maintain a clean and safe work environment
· Ability to work with others, share duties, and exchange information in a team environment
· Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
· Experience operating a forklift / fork truck
· Experience operating hand and power tools
· Knowledge of DOT regulations, as well as DOT hazardous goods experience
· At least 1 year working at Ascensus as Warehouse Associate I, with demonstrated proficiency in skills as specified in the Shipping & Receiving Progression Grid.
Educational Requirements:
· GED/High School Diploma
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
- 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
- First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar. Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
- 3 Weeks' Vacation.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.