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Whelen

Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift ONLY

Chester, CT · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Transports kits to the assembly area as directed * Maintains kit holding area * Works with scales ... May be trained to use forklift Scope * Entry-level job with little or no prior relevant experience

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An Entry Level Assembly job involves putting together components or products in a manufacturing or production setting. Workers follow instructions, use hand or power tools, and ensure quality standards are met. No prior experience is usually required, as on-the-job training is provided. It's an ideal role for those starting in manufacturing or looking to gain hands-on experience in production processes.

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Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift ONLY

Whelen Engineering

Chester, CT • On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Whelen Engineering rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift ONLY
Department: Warehouse (125)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chester, CT
Reporting To: Karl Henderson
Description
Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Second Shift 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Facility location: Chester, CT
Summary: Performs all warehousing functions required to fulfill warehousing and distribution operations at a facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Applies simple and some intermediate skills to perform functions in the execution of existing procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to the position within assigned area
  • Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels
  • Able to prioritize work according to established guidelines
  • Adapts to changing priorities to meet customer demands
  • Simple computer literacy
  • Receives and processes delivery and storage of all parts from received from divisional receipts, vendor receipts, subcontractor receipts, and small package receipts
  • Assist in maintaining the proper storage of parts
  • Uses RF Scanner device (barcode reader) to pull products from warehouse
  • Uses proper packing materials and methods to move parts
  • Transports kits to the assembly area as directed
  • Maintains kit holding area
  • Works with scales, calculators, and other devices to make sure production counts are accurate
  • Operates WAVE and JLG lifts, electrical jacks, and other equipment used to move product
  • Will be on WAVE and JLG lift up to 20 feet in the air at times
  • May be trained to use forklift

Scope
  • Entry-level job with little or no prior relevant experience
  • Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy

Physical demands and abilities
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Regularly performs repetitive tasks (picking up items, putting down items, turning, twisting, bending, reaching, and stepping onto and off of a lift (18" from ground level)
  • Able to stand entire shift
  • Able to continuously walk throughout the warehouse floor (can be up to 4-5 miles of walking per shift)
  • Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All Employees Shall
  • Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
  • Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
  • Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
  • Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
  • Recommend improved EH&S practices.

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.
The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen's "Employee Handbook".
This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

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