Warehouse Assistant

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of distribution center activities related to one or more of the following processes: packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, stock handling, storing, distribution and inventory support. Provides high quality, cost effective, and efficient service to meet current and future demands.

Principal Responsibilities:

• •Fulfills orders from stored inventory meeting customer requirements and inspection/testing processes. Ships orders within time commitments and completes all documentation. Communicates with lead/supervisor regarding any fulfillment issues or problems.
• •Receives, unpacks, and inspects incoming materials and product, and verifies against written orders. Returns defective materials.
• •Ensures documentation such as packing lists, shipping labels, and other such documents are complete, accurate and processed appropriately.
• •Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
• •Maintains and updates systems as required.
• •Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• •Acquires basic skills through work experience or formal training to perform routine tasks.
• •Tasks are routine, repetitive and manual in nature with minimal complexity or variation and specific to the job.
• •Work is performed under supervision with detailed instructions. Priorities are provided for performing work.
• •Interacts mostly with immediate peers within assigned team. Based on nature of the role, may respond to requests from others in the organization.
• •Impact of decisions is primarily contained to the work of the job.

Work Experience:

Typically requires less than one year of related experience.

Education and Certification(s):

High School Diploma or equivalent

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• •May require standing for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
• •May require forklift certification
• •May be required to meet specified visual acuity standards if completing final inspections
• •Requires the ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, twist and working at heights exceeding 15 feet

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.