Stocker (Skilled Warehouse)

REPORTS TO:  Production Supervisor

 

POSTION SUMMARY: 

The Stocker manages inventory of incoming and outgoing shipments from the warehouse.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares items for shipment
• Receives and examines shipment contents and compares with records to verify accuracy
• Communicates any damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications
• Utilizes forklift to move product to appropriate location in warehouse
• Unpacks and stores product in an orderly and accessible manner
• Maintains inventory of stock and supplies
• Provides assistance to other warehouse workers
• Breaks down boxes for disposal
• Cleans and maintains cleanliness of warehouse to ensure compliance with safety regulations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Forklift license

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic computer skills
• Oral Comprehension – Listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Language Skills – Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence & memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in 1 on 1 & small group situations (other employees).
• Reasoning Ability – Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time
• Problem Sensitivity – Recognizing when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Mathematical Skills – Adding & subtracting two digit numbers and ability to multiply & divide with 10’s and 100’s

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  (Percentage of time performing essential tasks)

Constant (90 – 100 %)

• Hand movement, repetitive motions, grasping, holding & finger dexterity
• Eye-hand coordination
• Standing & walking
• Pushing, pulling & reaching
• Visual Inspection, color distinction & reading
• Hearing/listening
• Talking
• Writing
• Bending & Squatting
• Lifting: 0 – 90 lbs.

Frequent (60 – 90%)

• Driving forklift

Occasional (30 - 60%)

• Climbing ladders

Rare (0 – 30%)

• Sitting, crawling

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Indoor warehouse
• Adequate lighting
• Adequate ventilation (dust)
• Unheated/non air conditioned
• Noise/vibration (equipment/machines)
• Exposure to potential hazards (electrical)
• Frequent overtime (based on business volume and season)

 

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