1st Shift Warehouse Associate - KMC : Job Details

Kawasaki Precision Machinery, (U.S.A.), Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and a division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate. This key role is a full-time position and eligible for a full benefits package which includes a 401K with immediate vesting. Visit for more information on Kawasaki Precision's hydraulics product line. With a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy, this position performs assigned warehouse duties including, but not limited to, stock control, order picking, packing, shipping, and housekeeping. Responsibilities:

• Accept deliveries, being sure to verify piece count against bill of lading, inspect for damage and sign for shipment.
• Re-Package items for added protection during shipping.
• Store received material, re-organizing stock as necessary.
• Inspect stock to verify the location contains the correct item number; it is in re-saleable condition, and adequately packed.
• Select items using industrial truck or by hand to fill customer orders.
• Determine packaging requirements and pack items accordingly for shipment.
• Load packages into carrier vehicles.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized work area.
• Continuously reviews processes to ensure operations are meeting measurable.
• Works with supervisor in scheduling all labor to meet customer satisfaction.
• Implementation of ISO, and 5S procedures.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma is required.
• 4+ years related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Extensive experience with fork trucks and warehouse equipment.
• Hilo Certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook
• Understanding of shipping procedures.
• Able to communicate with customers and departments in a calm manor, understand things are ever changing, able to communicate shipment changes, handle stress, etc.
• Thrive in a past paced/team environment.

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