Warehouse Specialist - PRIDE Industries
Fort Johnson, LA 71459
About the Job
PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:
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Job Description
Job: Warehouse Specialist
Job Code: B05 - PK-Warehouse Specialist
SCA Occup: 21410 Warehouse Specialist (Warehouse Worker)
Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: March 2017
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision the Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehouse duties that require an understanding of the establishment’s storage plan. This job requires knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures, and the ability to operate hand-trucks, forklifts, conveyors and other equipment.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Loading and unloading freight from trucks, storage containers, or vehicles, and sorts and stacks materials to be palletized for movement.
2. *Inspecting materials and products for proper and secure packaging, and maintaining integrity and condition. Restacks products or removes excess packaging material as needed.
3. *Maintaining records of shipped and received goods (manifests, bills of lading) using various computer software and applications.
4. *Routing materials to prescribed storage locations.
5. *Storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods
6. *Rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials.
7. *Examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage.
8. *Removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment.
9. *Removing trash and cardboard from facility and disposing according to procedures; ensuring safe and organized environment.
10. *Frequent travel between facilities or shops.
11. * Interacting with customers, vendors and co-workers to facilitate the shipping and receiving of goods.
12. May operate Hand Trucks, Pallet Jacks and Forklifts.
13. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least one year of related experience.
• Experience in, and working knowledge of the operation of a Hand Truck, forklift, Pallet Jack and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work safely and follow all safety policies involved with proper use of equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals or other established guidelines.
• Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to travel to various facilities.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills.
• Communication and customer service skills to act responsively and provide procedural and factual information, and act responsively to questions from customers, employees and others; and escalate matters appropriately.
• An understanding of the organization serviced.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
Technical/other training
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Maneuvering in and around the warehouse
• Bending and stooping
• Lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
• Pulling or pushing up to 75 pounds
• May require using a pallet jack
• Climbing on and off material handling equipment
• Viewing Computer screen
• Utilizing keyboard
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a commissary, warehouse, or distribution environment with forklifts, material handling and production equipment. May be exposed to noise from equipment and depending on external weather conditions exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.
How to Apply:If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com.PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!
PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.