Warehouse Associate
Salary & Market Data
Matched to BLS occupational data · Pennsylvania
Job Description
General Summary of Position
The Warehouse Associate will primarily be responsible for maintaining organized and efficient inventory storage. Handle incoming and outgoing shipments for the warehouse; store and distribute materials within the warehouse, assist coworkers with handling inventory and operate warehouse equipment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
KEY COMPETENCIES:
The Warehouse Associate will primarily be responsible for maintaining organized and efficient inventory storage. Handle incoming and outgoing shipments for the warehouse; store and distribute materials within the warehouse, assist coworkers with handling inventory and operate warehouse equipment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pack items appropriately to avoid damage, including building/stacking pallets.
- Verify outgoing shipment to ensure correct shipment of orders.
- Operate forklift, pallet jack or hand truck to move items.
- Maintain equipment is in good working order.
- Label and store incoming material.
- Maintain clean and organized inventory shelves and racks.
- Assist machine operators with handling raw material.
- Basic housekeeping of discarding packing materials and pallets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have strong attention to detail and organization.
- Detail-oriented including experience with both manual and electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Able to communicate, write and read English.
- Ability to take and follow directions.
- Basic math and reading skills required.
- Previous forklift certification preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to show initiative & confidence in actions on the job and take responsibility for personal actions.
- Ability to be self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going training / education as a result of the demands of the position.
- Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
- Ability to proactively identify and solve problems before they become significant issues.
- Ability to use clear and concise written communication in the execution of this position to effectively transmit information to DGS team members.
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