We are hiring a resourceful Warehouse Associate to join our fast-paced team at Placon Corporation in Madison, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Warehouse Associate is a terrific opportunity to develop fundamental skills.
If you are strong in communication, emotional intelligence and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Warehouse Associate at Placon Corporation today!
The Warehouse Associate, under the direction of the Warehouse Specialist and the supervision of the Warehouse
Manager/Supervisor, is responsible for warehouse related duties that include order picking and receiving, truck loading
and unloading, production support, cycle counts, verification for accuracy, quality of finished goods and raw materials
both in and out bound, and the putting away of items in locations. Accountabilities include accuracy of transactions,
meeting established standards and goals and following established guidelines and procedures regarding safety, GMP,
AIB and department work instructions.
Essential Accountabilities
Warehouse Operations
1. Operate forklift equipment to perform required duties to support production, fill customer orders and ensure
consistent flow of materials both inbound and outbound.
2. Meet department goals for efficiency.
3. Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Quality
1. Fill customer and production orders accurately and efficiently, ensure that product is stored, received and
shipped to quality standards.
2. Perform timely and accurate transactions to maintain the integrity of inventory systems.
3. Maintain department equipment by performing daily checks, maintain department KPI's
4. Perform cleaning as needed to maintain GMP/AIB requirements.
Safety
1. Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety and participates in company and department safety
initiatives.
Communication
1. Communicates with all customers and team members in a courteous, prompt and accurate manner.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (1) year of relevant warehouse experience
Ability to pass vision test including: Visual acuity-corrected vision of at least 20/40: peripheral and depth perception
Must complete forklift certification upon hire
Desired Skills
Basic Math, Computer and Mechanical Skills
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
Proven ability to work independently
Forklift experience (both stand-up and sit-down lift preferred)
Position Requirements
Work Environment Conditions:
Inside - warehouse/manufacturing environment
Equipment/Tools Used: (office equipment, machinery, tools, software, etc.)
Forklift equipment, balers, scanners, computer, calculator, material handling/packaging equipment, stretch wrapper,
Microsoft office- Excel, Word, Outlook & Oracle
Physical Requirements:
Normal Office-Frequently-Use of computer
Light Work (lift 10 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, UPS
Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS
Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS
Very Heavy Work (lift over 50 lbs): Occasional-raw material and finished good movement, pallets, UPS
Other Physical Requirements: bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time and
visual acuity test
Mental Requirements:
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Interpersonal Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision
Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):
Occasional to other Placon Locations Benefits of working as a Warehouse Associate in Madison, WI:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Advantageous package
