Advant Job Description Last Reviewed: Monday, April 4, 2022

Title: Warehouse Generalist I

Department: Operations

Pay Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Operations Manager and Warehouse Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires an experienced person who can effectively perform all job functions in a warehouse. This would include but is not limited to shipping, receiving, picking, packing, manifesting shipments, verifying contractor orders, driving power equipment, and conducting the daily operations of the warehouse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. 
• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally team lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. 
• Frequently required to push/pull a ladder, ascend and/or descend ladder while holding packages. 
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. 

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform some Warehouse Manager tasks in their absence
• Address and resolve daily warehouse issues
• Provide assistance to UPS, FedEx, Contractors/Installers, and Project Managers
• Accurately pick, check, and package customer orders
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to configure product layout
• Inspect and operate Forklift and Pallet Jack
• Help to process Returns
• Help to key/rekey locks
• Help to tag Fire Extinguishers
• Install products at customer sites when required
• Manage and maintain tools, company vehicles, machines, and trailers
• Be able to operate a scanner’s and computer’s basic functions
• Effectively conduct the daily operations of the warehouse to include but is not limited to:
• Shipping
• Receiving
• Order Packing
• Put Away
• Inventory Control
• General Cleanliness

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Follow Company Policies and SOPs
• Must be able to work well with others and other departments
• Must have attention to detail and be well organized
• Have the ability to advise and motivate people
• Product knowledge
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• English speaking required; Spanish bilingual preferred
• A minimum of 2 years experience in Supply Chain/Operations required
• Strong computer skills (Excel and Outlook) preferred
• Power Equipment trained and licensed operator