Job Summary:
The Warehouse Associate – Pipe. Perform any loading and unloading inside or outside requiring heavy equipment that Agru America provides to ensure operations of the plant. Ensures lift trucks and work areas are in a safe condition and perform pre-load/unload safety checks as well as daily lift truck inspections. Accurately completes requests for quotes, bill of ladings and any shipping related documentation in a timely manner, as well as, the additional job duties listed below.
Responsibilities:
· Organizes and schedules inbound and outbound freight from a variety of shipping mediums to include but not limited to: FTL, LTL and containers.
· Assists customer service and sales teams with shipment quotes and pricing estimates for orders.
· Performs trailer safety inspections prior to loading/unloading any materials. Addresses any concerns with the truck driver/ carrier and ensures the issues are resolved prior to loading.
· Works collaboratively and professionally with management shipping team, customer service, shipping carriers and sales team to advise of shipping schedules, estimated product arrivals and any potential delays/ issues with such.
· Immediately reports any lift truck safety or mechanical issues to the Maintenance team and Management team for repair and removes lift truck from in use fleet until repaired
· Understands all components of any available lift trucks or related equipment and able to safely navigate a variety of tight shipping/warehouse environments without causing damage to product, equipment or others.
· Maintains an environment of safety, teamwork, and communication and comply with all safety standards.
· Informs the Management about: product problems, shipping loading/unloading problems, shipping status, equipment problems and safety concerns.
· Able to back up warehouse associates and production employees in geosynthetics, fittings and pipe plants.
· Able to safely and accurately transport multiple types of material utilizing more than one type of forklift/scissor lift and picking all materials/products required for shipping or production needs.
· Verifies correct material type, location, and product quantity with order acknowledgement.
· Ensures proper product stacking within warehouse, plant, yard and transport vehicles.
· Proper care of equipment & notifies Plant Manager if equipment needs service.
· Loading & Unloading product onto/out of trucks
· Utilizing a scanner
· Follow directions and complete orders on time
· Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· At least 4 years of experience working in a warehouse utilizing a forklift, overhead crane, or other heavy equipment.
· Ability to work independently and safely
· Ability to troubleshoot and multitask.
· Maintains situational awareness when operating heavy machinery; communicates well with team members and assists team members with accident avoidance.
· Team player who is reliable and trustworthy.
· Maintains a clean and safe work area.
· Verbal and written communication skills in English.
· Organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
· High School diploma / GED, required
· Associates Degree or completion of a Certificate in manufacturing, science, machine tool technology, welding, industrial technology, or other related area, preferred
· 4 years’ experience with forklift in shipping/warehouse environment, required.
· Previous experience in maintenance in a plastics/textile manufacturer, preferred.
· Maintains an active forklift license.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to work on feet for 8+ hours
· Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
· This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.
· Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment; including outside