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Logistics Associate - Entry

Tellus Solutions

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Processes involved can include, but aren't limited to, unloading/loading incoming material, counting, verifying accuracy of shipments, data entry, picking, packing, shipping, maintaining department databases, creating/updating reports, and filing. May operate material handling equipment that could include forklift, electric pallet jacks, shrink-wrap machines, carousels, walkie-stackers, Insta-Pak, and/or order-pickers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Rosa, CA

    Description

    Duties:
    • Observe/practice good housekeeping and all safety procedures. Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly throughout daily activities.
    • Perform warehouse activities related to receiving, inventory management, and/or shipping. Processes involved can include, but aren't limited to, unloading/loading incoming material, counting, verifying accuracy of shipments, data entry, picking, packing, shipping, maintaining department databases, creating/updating reports, and filing.
    • As you move material throughout applicable work areas, consider both the short-term goals of expediting to service or inventory locations and any long-term goals.
    • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
    • Effectively communicate with all team members, internal and external customers, and management.
    • Act in accordance with all company, state, federal, and international quality, business control, import, and export requirements.
    • Support and suggest alternative processes for material handling across other departments as necessary, based on production needs or staffing shortages due to absences and vacations.
    • May provide on the job training and guidance for others as needed i.e. trainer, mentor, buddy.
    • May operate material handling equipment that could include forklift, electric pallet jacks, shrink-wrap machines, carousels, walkie-stackers, Insta-Pak, and/or order-pickers.
    • Proactively collaborate across sites with all Leads and Supervisors to support continuous improvement initiatives. Support efforts to maintain a sustainable culture around LEAN and reducing waste, including seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position.
    • In accordance with Client business objectives, own your development, including but not limited to your value creation plan, required internal trainings like KLM, and optional internal trainings.
    • Participate in team meetings, review daily goals and metrics, and provide root cause, corrective actions, as necessary.
    • Professionally respond to all requests with a sense of urgency. Exercise your ability to prioritize all requests based on business need and, if unclear, escalate your question(s) expediently to your lead/supervisor.

    Skills:
    • Team attitude. Demonstrated success in a diverse, team-oriented work environment.
    • Good organizational and time management skills.
    • Flexibility to perform any and all functions within the warehouse
    • Excellent listening and communication (verbal and written) skills and a willingness to speak up with any questions. Examples may include questions related to training, day to day activities, or workplace safety/potential hazards.
    • Ability to work onsite, travel to other sites for ad hoc support/projects, and virtually.
    • Ability to train, and be trained, via verbal, written, and/or virtual instruction.
    • Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
    • Experience with MS Suite of applications including Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
    • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, without assistance.
    • Familiarity with warehousing best practices and methods is preferred.
    • Experience with operation of material handling equipment is preferred.
    • Previous material handling experience is a plus.
    • Knowledge of LEAN methodologies and/or a track record of increasing effectiveness and/or reducing waste in process steps is a plus.
    • Accurately report time worked in time management system.
    • Experience with ERP and trade/logistics applications is a plus.

    Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.

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