Warehouse Associate – Weekend Nights in Waynesville, North Carolina at Friday Services

Job Position: Warehouse Associate

Location: Waynesville, NC 28786

Pay Rate: $18.25/hr

Shift: Weekend Night (Hazelwood)

Description: The Warehouse Attendant I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, physically and systematically receiving and labeling of raw material/components, picking and staging raw material/components, as well as other material handling responsibilities. The Warehouse Attendant is also responsible for general warehouse maintenance and cleaning duties to meet FDA requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must observe company work rules and safety rules at all times, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and wearing a seat belt while driving a forklift at all times
Must receive and maintain forklift certification. If utilizing company vehicles, must have and maintain a valid state drivers license
Ability to operate all types of forklifts and/or material handling equipment to effectively store, stage, move and transfer material to/from appropriate locations, utilizing scanners and barcode equipment, visual observations and verification of counts
Maintain warehouse inventory accuracy and assist with scheduled cycle counts and inventory counts Partner with the inventory team to maintain the perpetual inventory count as well as a month end physical count on raw materials and finished goods, as needed
Load/unload trucks or trailers safely, abiding by all safety control parameters and policies
Work with Warehouse Manager, Inventory Manager and Production, as needed
Coordinate work with Warehouse Leads, Traffic Coordinator and Planner/Schedulers or Production as needed.
Must be knowledgeable in ERP/Inventory management system as it applies to warehouse functions, including the use of computers and associated software, scanning equipment, printers and labeling equipment
Maintain a safe, clean work environment (shelves, pallet area, workstations, etc.)
Maintain a consistent, efficient and stocked warehouse and work area while organizing and maximizing floor space
Other duties, as assigned by manager
Alert supervisor or next level manager of any discrepancies or encountered problems which may affect customers delivery and/or inventory
Need strong organizational, communication and people skills, and have the ability to work with all team members, demonstrating a positive demeanor and a can do attitude
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and be on-call, according to work demands
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred
Basic math, computer and data entry skills
Knowledge of scan guns and scanning, printing equipment/technology
Forklift experience preferred