Job Description
Velocity International Group is seeking a Warehouse Associate/order picker that is responsible for forklift operation, organizing customer products including inventory of product, prepping outbound shipments, and supporting the warehouse team in day-to-day warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is safety conscious, forklift certified, detail oriented, and process-driven. You are organized and take pride in a job well done. You get a real satisfaction out of creating order and can be depended on to get things done. You have an adaptable mentality and enjoy being a part of a fast-paced small business where you may need to pivot often. This is a comprehensive operations position and offers opportunities for growth within the role. Candidates who exceed in this role have the opportunity to advance.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a forklift to offload containers, trucks, etc.
- Accurately pick orders by hand based off of different types of packing slips for each customer
- Pack each shipment according to customer specifications (i.e. in boxes for small order fulfillment and on pallets for larger order fulfillment)
- Rework pallets by using standard stacking practices and securely wrapping
- Conduct count and quality assurance for shipments
- Operate a forklift moving pallets around the warehouse, into and out of racks as necessary to locate product
- Documentation, accuracy and safety is critical and is directly tied to the success of this position
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail
- A team player who is excited and committed to working in a small business.
- Attention to detail. Ensuring orders are picked accurately, packaged correctly and safely wrapped to pallets as necessary.
- Communication skills are critical to the success of this position.
- Forklift experience is required.
- Experience with ShipStation, Shopify and Logiwa a HUGE PLUS!
- Knowledge of shipping via UPS, USPS, and FedEx on an eCommerce and warehouse level is necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing for long periods of time.
- Repetitive physical movements including bending, lifting and walking.
- Careful handling of materials.
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs.