Job Description
Job Description: Warehouse Clerk
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Warehouse Team Member reports to the Logistics Manager and is responsible for the warehousing and distribution work at the organization’s warehouse facility. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES
Handle receiving, shipping, packing, distribution and storage of all freight, product, and supplies
Proper storage of skids and other shipping supplies/materials
Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and office as instructed
Process sales orders and ship spare parts according to the established procedures, FIFO principal and in adherence of delivery schedules
Follow all government safety and regulatory policies
Maintain strict control over inventory levels and report discrepancies immediately
Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials
Conduct weekly spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, and equipment
Report lost or damaged shipments and other matters to the Warehouse Supervisor
Process after hours emergency orders based on alternating schedule
Optimize warehouse layout and space requirements
Adhere to organizations policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment
PERSONAL SKILLS
Good knowledge of warehouse process and its documentation
Good conflict resolution skills, diplomacy and tact
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to properly execute manual lifting of 50 pounds
High level of proficiency operating power tools and adhering to necessary safety measures associated with their use and storage
Exposure to a noisy environment and outside weather conditions
Ability to work with some supervision
Self-Starter, willing to work-through and seek answers to ongoing, new requirements
Good working knowledge of FedEx shipping software as well as all standard MS office products (Outlook, Excel and Word), QuickBooks is a plus
MINIMIUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift certification and at least 2 years’ experience in the areas of warehousing, transportation and inventory control.
Must be able to read and write English
Must be able to commit to on call basis for after hours emergency shipping between 6 pm and 12 AM Monday thru Friday and 8 am to 12 am on the weekend.