Job Location: Norcross, GA 30071
Essential Functions
- Pulls orders and packages material for shipment to meet customer requirements using the forklift and other equipment.
- Ships orders to be delivered on the date requested by the customer.
- Receives branch-to-branch transfers, customer returns, and overseas containers within a strict time frame to ensure minimal turnaround times.
- Maintains warehouse and yard environments to provide the cleanest and safest environment possible.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely operates forklifts; follows proper procedures to take care of forklifts and other equipment.
- Collects products from bins following the radio frequency (RF) system.
- Has product inspected for accuracy and quality.
- Packages products per Star Pipe Products’ standards.
- Completes all necessary RF functions to allow bills of lading to be created.
- Loads product onto carrier’s vehicles.
- Unloads delivery vehicles and inspects deliveries for accuracy and quality.
- Sweeps floors; operates the floor scrubber.
- Collects and disposes of trash from warehouse and yard.
- Inspects bins, equipment, and warehouse for safety; takes appropriate safety precautions, and wears proper personal protective equipment.
- Accurately pulls orders and stocks inventory items in the correct bins.
- Processes approximately 900 order lines per month during busy times.
- Communicates issues such as equipment damage, incidents, safety concerns, etc., to management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Required:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of experience completing warehouse tasks
- 1-year experience driving a forklift
Preferred:
- Experience in a warehouse/distribution center specializing in the waterworks industry or related products
- Experience with inventory tracking and radiofrequency systems
Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:
Required:
- Able to operate a forklift
- Excellent situational awareness
Preferred:
- Clear, concise, and accurate communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Basic computer experience
- Ability to pay attention to detail
Physical Demands
- Able to lift, move up, and carry materials up to 75 pounds
- Will be required to reach, stand, walk, or crouch during an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to be on feet continuously during an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs frequently during an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to climb 4 feet onto and off of a fork truck repetitively during an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to kneel and bend at the knees frequently during an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to push and pull 300 lbs with a pallet jack / fed-ex and ups shipping carts frequently during an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to use wrist and hands frequently during an 8-hour shift
Work Environment
- Able to work in various climate conditions
- Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required
- Saturdays may be mandatory to accommodate the business needs
