Warehouse Associate - Hitachi Temporary position 9-12 months Hagerstown, MD Core purpose: Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Maintain warehouse areas and workspaces tidy and free of hazards, before, during and after activities are performed.
• Complete of work instructions effectively within the assigned time frames.
• Report any receiving/picking/kiting/delivery discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Handle production materials with extreme caution and efficiently.
• Control efficiently inventory levels.
• Actively participate in inventory cycle, mid-term and yearly counting and reconciliation processes.
• Safely & proficiently operate heavy machinery: sit down forklifts, reach truck, stock picker, rider and pallet jacks.
• Update and control all assigned processes related documentation.
• Provides support to production/manufacturing operations when required.
• Adhere to all company policies & procedures.
• Provides potential solutions for daily problems.
• Participates in department continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in on-going training and orientations provided by the company.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Promotes a safe work environment.
• Basic math skills (Addition, Subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Able to read and write in English and Spanish.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
• Current and valid OSHA forklift operation certificate (A Plus).
• Able to work occasional Saturdays, holidays and evenings.
• 1-3 years of experience in warehouse and material handling operations.
• Experience operating heavy machinery: forklifts, reach truck, stock picker, rider jack (Required)
• Inventory/MRP SAP experience (preferred).
• Experience in receiving, picking and shipping activities.
• Experience working with production list of materials.
• Strong organizational skills (5'S experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to carefully follow instructions.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Punctual with reliable transportation.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team
EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong in math, oral and written communications
• Experience working with Windows based computers.
• Basic MS Excel skills (required).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This position works in a warehouse/production environment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require.
