Warehouse Team Member

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Purpose of Job:
Ability to accurately and efficiently complete assigned distribution center tasks using a variety of equipment including RF barcode scanning devices, material handling equipment - electric and manual pallet jacks, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, WMS applications, and other shipping applications.
Job Components:
  • Accurately process system and manual transactions (receiving, transfer, pick, pack, ship)
  • Handling of product per the warehouse distributor standards (receiving, transfer, pick, pack, ship)
  • Properly tag pallets (for transfer, pick, pack, ship)
  • General warehousing duties (such as restocking shelves and housekeeping of assigned areas)
  • Ability to multi-task and/or quickly transition from one function/task to the next function/task
  • Other warehouse duties as assigned by warehouse distributor management
Qualifications:
  • High school graduate and strong basic math skills
  • Minimum ½ year experience in warehouse operations - including RF/HH equipment, forklift, electric pallet jack and stretch-wrap machine preferably in warehouse environment
  • Working knowledge of computers or ability to learn applicable systems required
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Sense of urgency and well organized
  • Cooperative team like attitude
Scope Data:
  • Interacts professionally within the warehouse distributor team
  • Interacts professionally with all other departments and team members
  • Accountable for individual accuracy and commitment to learning from mistakes
  • Operates with integrity and demonstrates a positive attitude
Work Environment:
  • Warehouse distributor environment may be subject to temperature extremes, dust, fumes and battery acid
  • Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs
  • Repetitive lifting
  • Consistent walking
  • Standing or walking for two-hour intervals
  • Repetitive taping of boxes
  • Overtime required as deemed necessary
Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.
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