Warehouse Associate at SUMITOMO RUBBER NORTH AMERICA INC in Portland, Tennessee

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, follows oral and written work orders in the loading and/or unloading of product from the trucks. Coordinates and consolidates the product flow within the warehouse and ensures product is placed in the proper zone/bin. Responsible for picking and packing orders, hauling product to or from storage to designated trucks and stores items on floors for convenient removal. Uses forklift to store and relocate merchandise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Unload Inventory


• Product Coordination


• Material Handling


• Material Loading


• Pkg Assembly/UPS, Fed X


• Warehouse Maintenance

PRINCIPAL TASKS
1. Receive load assignments at the start of shift from Manager. Coordinate and consolidate the product flow within the warehouse and ensure the product is placed in the proper zone/bin. Survey the lift at the start of each shift and note any equipment issues on the pre-trip inspection checklist.
2. Load and unload product from trucks using a forklift. Chock trailer or utilize dock levelers prior to loading or unloading. Ensure carrier in door and carrier on pick list of Bill of Lading match prior to loading or unloading. Ensure product is accurate and damage free.
3. Responsible for extensive picking and packing of orders, and shipping orders through UPS or Fed-X in a timely manner and per instructions and procedures.
4. Report to supervisor in a timely manner when loading or unloading is complete for the next assignment. Practice and maintain safe conditions throughout the shift. Maintain cleanliness in warehouse.
5. Responsible for any other additional clerical duties as assigned by Management.


MAJOR CHALLENGES
1. Ability to handle pieces of freight that weight 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
2. Ability to operate material handling equipment, i.e. forklift, sit down and stand up.
3. Ability to accomplish projects with little or no supervision.
4. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Ability to reason and resolve some issues independently.
6. Must be able to build on a culture of respect, professionalism, and integrity.
7. Respond to multiple and often shifting priorities with a strong sense of urgency and professionalism.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY AND INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS
1. Frequent contact with Distribution Center/Warehouse employees within the organization. Must be able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE: One to two (1 - 2) years experience in a warehouse environment.

ACADEMIC/TRAINING: A High School diploma or equivalent.

SKILLS: Must be forklift certified and able to operate material handling equipment, i.e., forklift, sit down and stand up. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Be able to read, write and speak English, with basic mathematical skills. Must have the ability to reason logically, use common sense, and resolve issues independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands of this position require waling, standing, sitting, hearing, seeing, moving, driving, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is typical of a warehouse, with forklifts moving, truck being loaded and unloaded, using propane and electricity, with a strong smell of tires. The environment has uncontrolled air.

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described herein represent the environment and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.