Warehouser 1st Shift

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute? 

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite Plastics Team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Warehouser you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. Warehousers receive, store, and distribute products within the warehouse and load onto trailers for shipment. Warehousers use multiple types of Motorized Rolling Stock (MRS) including high reach lifts to move product and may hand stack pallets to meet customer specifications. Warehousers will use detail orientated and technology skills to use a combination of RF scan gun and manual logs to accurately track, move, and ship inventory.

Essential Duties: 

• Prepare and complete warehouse orders for delivery or pickup with high accuracy, following all schedules and established procedures.
• Process UPS and air freight shipments according to specific carrier requirements and company procedures.
• Record product movement (storing, moving, or shipping) using scanners and computer systems to ensure real-time inventory precision.
• Operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, electric, and hand pallet jacks, to safely transport products to designated staging or storage zones.
• Execute loading and unloading of freight, utilizing a combination of mechanized equipment and manual labor ("lumping") as required.
• Inspect orders for accuracy, meticulously verifying product types, quantities, and ensuring all labeling is correct before shipment.
• Verify shipment details against manifests, confirming that all boxes and pallets are correctly marked and match the documentation.
• Provide support to other functional areas as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain company attendance and reliability standards.
• Report food safety concerns to management.
•   Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Able to use ERP software, computer, and scanning equipment to move and log inventory accurately. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Capability to utilize problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and Core Values.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.
• Minimum of three months related experience.
• Forklift Certification maintained throughout duration of role.
• High reach fork-truck experience preferred but not required. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seasonally and moderately exposed to humid conditions and heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to height of 8-10 feet and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS:

All positions must have a current Job Hazard Analysis attached to the job description. See the JHA for Warehouse Staff, located on the Company Intranet: Corporate Services> Safety> Job Hazard Analysis > Production> JHA Warehouser and Receiver.

Our Core Values Drive Us! 

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity? 
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you? 
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo? 
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor? 
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions? 
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done? 

What’s in it for you?  As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Company paid life insurance 
• Company paid short term disability 
• Generous 401k match 
• Generous Time Off 
• Annual company activities