Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Worker

Job description

Expected to thoroughly and accurately read customer orders, pick orders from their assigned picking locations, and ship orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Picking customer orders from the assigned picking location and loading up carts with orders that need to be fulfilled.
• Inspect products for defects and damages of ingoing and outgoing shipments. (Attention to detail)
• Double check all orders before they go out the door to verify product item and customer name matches
• Ability to shop rates
• May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
• Prepare parcels for mailing.
• Report any discrepancies with orders
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers as well as other departments
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment. (Big Joe & Forklift)
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
• Ensure all packages get put in their proper locations at the end of the day before leaving
• Keep a clean and safe organized working environment and optimize space utilization
• Ensure all orders are being shipping by deadline

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Proven work experience in warehouse shipping
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to shift tasks frequently and work with a sense of urgency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be on their feet all day.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current forklift license (not required but a plus)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sykesville, MD 21784: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person