General Warehouse Associate HIRING ALL SHIFTS starting at $17/hr
$35,360–$35,360 year
On-siteSalem, Virginia, United States
Salem, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$35,360–$35,360 yearEntry LevelLarge
Full TimeEntry LevelLarge
Job Summary
Process inbound and outbound shipments, move materials to loading docks and storage areas, and conduct assigned general housekeeping duties. Become proficient with Warehouse Management Systems, RF, and voice-directed picking while using electronic devices like tablets, radios, and scanners. Adhere to all safety policies, report accidents and hazardous conditions immediately, and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced distribution environment. Perform assigned work in a safe manner, demonstrating quality and accuracy in material handling functions.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management
- Ability to follow detailed instructions/detailed oriented
- Ability to use electronic devices such as tablets, computers, radios, scanners, etc
- Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately
- Able to comprehend oral and written communication skills to effectively read labels, tickets and other product documentation
- Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day on concrete floors
- Must be able repetitively reach up and out
- Will frequently lift up to 50 Lbs and occasionally up to 75 Lbs
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment
Desired Qualifications
- One year general warehouse/material handler experience preferred
- Become proficient with Warehouse Management Systems, RF and Voice directed picking
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Dependable and flexible when work is required in other areas production
- Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time frames
- Demonstrate quality and accuracy when performing assigned material handling functions
- Move product by hand or with manual pallet jack to/from Production areas
- Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and order processing areas
- Safety – Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately
- Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives
- Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives
- Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement
- Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes
- Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
- Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations
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