Job Description

WAREHOUSEMAN.

Stocks shelves, picks and checks orders and keeps physical inventory as required. Drives a forklift to move and receive material around the warehouse and performs all other related duties. Union employment that includes a pension.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

· Shipping, packing and loading material on a pallet.

· Uses computer to enter shipping records.

· Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or bins, or transports orders to packing station or shipping department. Prepares parcels for shipment.

· Other tasks that may be assigned are as follows:

· Moves material via forklift or hand truck from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.

· Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

· Records amounts of materials received or shipped.

· Drives forklift to transport stored items from around the warehouse. Also, may have to unload material from delivery trucks.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information..

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

· Motivation - Demonstrates persistance and overcomes obstacles.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment including driving a forklift properly.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Graduate or GED

1 year experience with UPS Worldship and/or Fedex Toolbox

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to speak English

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; 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 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while in a warehouse environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11238: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

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