Warehouse Operator (ID #444309)

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Warehouse Operator
FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt
PAY: 17/HR 
SHIFT: 1st (M-F 7am-4pm) 2nd (7am-7pm SWING SHIFT) 
DEPARTMENT: Warehouse
REPORTS TO: Warehouse & Logistics Manager 
SUMMARY: While a job description may not fully encompass every detail of a position, the purpose of the following is to provide an outline of goals, responsibilities, ability and knowledge required in order to successfully perform this job. The Warehouse Operator will assist with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization operations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES • Follow all Safety Rules for Department and Entire Facility. • Operating a Forklift Truck to Aquafil Standards. • Report any discrepancies or problems to the supervisor. • Help to efficiently carryout all product loading and unloading tasks. • Scan and track incoming and outgoing orders. • Receive and process new inventory, ensuring contents match manifest documents. • Inspect receivables for defects, damages, or missing items. • Properly scan and inventory incoming goods. • Unload, stack, move, and place products in appropriately designated areas. • Move and transfer products between various sections of warehouse as needed. • Use forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts etc. to transfer and deliver goods. • Perform detailed manual inventory counts. • Label warehouse stock for quick and easy identification and retrieval. • Stack, shelve, and stage items for storage and shipment as necessary. • Fulfill and track outgoing orders. • Collect, prepare, package, and label goods for shipment. • Double-check items to verify accuracy of outgoing orders. • Ensure tools and equipment are kept clean and in working order. • Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to upper management. • Follow all warehouse policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Work with other warehouse team members to effectively complete assigned tasks. • Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed). • General housekeeping as needed. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY • Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully. • Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work and uses time efficiently. Attention to detail, organized, able to meet deadlines. • Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions. • Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner. • Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Can function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently. • Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction. • Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English. • Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding. • Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. • Function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team. • Effectively and professionally convey information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. • Detail-oriented and organized, able to work in a fast-pace environment and meet deadlines. • Exhibits strong interpersonal techniques, is positive, pleasant, respectful and customer focused. • Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding. • A demonstrated ability to prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple projects. • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. • Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions. • Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English • Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required combination on experience and education • Previous warehouse experience preferred • Forklift certification and/or ability to successfully complete forklift training PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS • PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Stand: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Walk: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Sit: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Use Hands to Finger, Hand, Feel: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Reach with Hands or Arms: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Climb or Balance: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Talk or Hear: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Taste or Smell: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 • WORKING CONDITIONS – AMOUNT OF TIME LIFTING WEIGHTS OR EXORTING FORCE: Up to 10 lbs: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 25 lbs: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 50 lbs: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 100 lbs: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 More than 100 lbs: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 moving buggies • OTHER PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS - % OF TYPICAL WORKDAY EXPOSED TO: Air Contamination (Dust, Fumes, Smoke, Disagreeable Odors): 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%-100% Vibration: 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%-100% Working Above Ground Level with Possible Fall: 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%-100% Lifting, Carrying: 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%-100% Other Hazards (Describe: Burns, Noise, Pinch Points): 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%-100% • WORK SCHEDULE Salaried Exempt Position Adhering to General Office Hours of Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM and Available/On Call as Needed Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM 1 st Shift 7AM-5PM With occasional overtime Monday – Sunday 7AM-7PM Rotating 2 on/2 off - A Shift Monday – Sunday 7PM-7AM Rotating 2 on/2 off - B Shift Monday – Sunday 7AM-7PM Rotating 2 on/2 off - C Shift Monday – Sunday 7PM-7AM Rotating 2 on/2 off - D Shift • WORK ENVIRONMENT Humid Conditions: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Moving Mechanical: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Work in Elevated Place: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Conditions: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Risk of Electrical Shock: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Vibration: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 High Noise Levels: None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 •