Summary:
The warehouse assistant is responsible for loading, unloading & staging all items delivered to and shipped from the Trendsetter facility. The warehouse assistant will also assist with receiving/inventory processes as directed and maintain warehouse cleanliness throughout the shift.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate forklift and other heavy equipment to load/unload trucks.
- Stage newly received items in quarantine area to be quality checked.
- Assist Shipping & Receiving Coordinator with verifying, documenting, and tagging received items.
- Assist Shipping & Receiving Inventory Coordinator with moving items from quarantine area to inventory & job kitting locations.
- Remove pallets, boxes, and trash from the warehouse daily.
- Sweep warehouse daily
- Monitor warehouse consumables weekly
- Promote safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintain current knowledge of safety standards.
- Be familiar with Company HSE policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative, and assertiveness
- Must be able to operate a forklift of various sizes.
Duties:
- Stock and organize inventory in the warehouse
- Load and unload trucks using forklifts or other mechanical equipment
- Perform quality control checks on incoming and outgoing shipments
- Assist with inventory counts and maintaining accurate records
- Operate warehouse machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Experience:
- Previous experience working in a warehouse or similar environment preferred
- Mechanical knowledge to operate warehouse machinery and equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
