WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST

ROLE OVERVIEW

Warehouse Specialists assist various Assembly department functions and are an important part of the team’s success. They handle inventory organization and control, shipping and receiving, and assembly of kits. This is a great position for someone who likes to be involved in a variety of activities and has an interest in mechanical or electrical machine assembly. The Warehouse Specialist position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

Inventory:

Picking and filling parts from stock
Cycle counting
Inventory control, stocking, rotations, and movements
Maintain inventory of packaging material

Shipping:

Fulfilling sales and transfer orders and verifying accuracy of items
Build packaging boxes, pallets, and crates
Operate forklift to bring pallets down from upper racks
Creating freight and parcel shipping quotes
Preparing shipping documents (BOLs, customs documentation)
Tracking and receiving shipments using NetSuite
Use NetSuite to investigate inventory shortages and log updates
Responding to issues regarding domestic and international shipments
Assist with shipping department coverage when needed

Other Duties:

Pull parts
3-D printing
Assembly of small kits
Mail runs
Communication between departments
Daily housekeeping of work areas

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
Interest in mechanical and electrical machines
Ability to use Microsoft Office software and other ERP software, experience with NetSuite a plus
Preferred: Forklift operation certification
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Reliable and attentive when completing work
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a safe and productive manner
Clear speaking and attentive listening skills
Organizational and time management skills
Motivated to train and learn
Innovative thinker who seeks continuous improvement for products and processes

ALL THE DETAILS…

Pay scale: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
Paid Time Off: (90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)
- Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
- Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
- Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
Other Compensation: Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Yakima, Washington
Work environment: Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment.

To learn more about Kwik Lok, visit www.kwiklok.com.

Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, or participate in the application and interview process.

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