1st Shift Warehouse Associate
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.
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 manner, understand things are ever changing, able to communicate shipment changes, handle stress, etc.
- Thrive in a fast-paced/team environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.