Internal Warehouse Ops, Assoc 1st Shift-Asset Recovery Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Joliet, IL (Job ID 1377082)

Description

The Warehouse Operations Associate is responsible for the accurate, timely and safe handling of incoming and outgoing stock and operates industrial lift trucks to collect and place specific material into designated locations, while ensuring efficient store productivity by providing day- to-day implementation of operating standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, place and load incoming/outgoing stock which requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50lbs unassisted (maximum), 51+lbs assisted on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day
• Certified to operate industrial lift trucks. (in-house certification required)
• Read itemized lists of materials and locate, collect and place specific material into a designated location.
• Able to use RF scanning devices for scanning of storage and retrieval transactions.
• Verify receiving/shipping documents and accurate product counts.
• Operate packaging and material movement equipment as needed.
• Effectively communicate verbally and written with all business partners.
• Create and maintain informational records, reports and filing systems.
• Must be able to function in a flexible workforce environment based on operational needs while collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• Supports all safety initiatives
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making: 
• Equipment Used – computer, radio, tablet, RF Scanners, printer, copier, forklift and other material handling equipment
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  DC Based

• High School or GED            

• Distribution experience preferred

• Education and/or Experience - High School diploma/GED equivalent
• Distribution experience preferred
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to problem solve
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Experience preferred
• Understand basic warehousing operations – receive, inventory, process and ship
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Reading comprehension and ability to communicate in writing
• Computer skills including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, ability to learn warehouse specific applications, and report creation as needed
• Multi-tasking ability and customer service oriented attitude
• Proficiency in verbal and written English is highly preferred.

• DC-Non-Exempt - *Standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day. *Grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day. *Reaching and working above and below the shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day. *Ability to safely team lift, lower, and move items over 75 pounds over the course of a work day with or without assistance. *Sit or stand continuously for up to twelve hours per day. *Must be comfortable working with and around forklifts, conveyer systems, scissor lifts, and hazardous machinery. *Must be comfortable with performing many of the tasks listed above from a ladder up to fifteen feet in elevation above the floor surface observing safety controls. *Must utilize proper safety controls at all times. *Must be able to drive automobiles, forklifts and scissor lifts.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.