Inbound Associate Jobs in Federal Way, WA (NOW HIRING)

The Inbound-Outbound Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a wide variety of activities including inbound-outbound, documentation and reports, and operating various machinery. People management responsibilities include hiring and training, planning and assigning daily work, conducting performance appraisals, addressing performance issues, and resolving problems. 

This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and the Senior Warehouse Manager and will interact on a regular basis with sales, administration, customer service, and management staff. This position works cooperatively with others.

• Determine schedules and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill level of staff.
• Supervise employees performing inbound, receiving, and picking processes for the organization.
• Partner and regularly update Warehouse Supervisor and Manager on status of projects, updates on process flows and providing solutions and suggestions to make improvements
• Responsible for reviewing, assessing and updating the outbound process, documentation and report generation needs. 
• Responsible for reviewing, assessing and updating the inbound container process, documentation and report generation needs such as packaging, logs and other ad hoc needs.
• Monitors received products and outbound orders to ensure proper condition, pallet configuration, labels, and customer specific requirements are being met.
• Regularly operate RF scanner within our WMS system – High Jump ensuring accurate data information is obtained and recorded.
• Operates heavy equipment (forklifts/clamp and reach truck/pallet jacks) to move materials when necessary.
• Manages the loaded and shipped process to ensure quality and accuracy standards are met.
• Enforces warehouse safety regulations and housekeeping practices and encourage employees to become safety conscious.
• Proactively manages and communicates high priority orders for critical customer POs (cross-dock priority).
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives.

• Associate of Arts degree 
• Minimum two years warehouse experience in relevant industry.
• High school diploma and four years’ experience may be substituted
• Intermediate level understanding of Warehouse Management Systems – HighJump System (RF scanner).

• Ability to multi-task with a deep knowledge of product information, inventory counts, WHSE locations, and order assemble.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. overhead and 100 lbs. with the proper equipment.
• The capacity to learn how to operate a forklift safely. 
• Ability to work cross-functionally with customer support/ order management.
• Professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills that produce desired results.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers which includes coworkers, managers, customers, regulatory agencies and vendors.
• Capable of reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence and policy guidelines, with the ability to share with others as needed.
• Ability to use a computer and standard business and other work-related software with minimal instruction.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Excellent active listening, decision-making, team building and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work and prioritize independently with the capacity to collaborate with others.

• Ability to manage multiple and varied projects simultaneously with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capable of demonstrating an understanding of, and being sensitive to, serving a culturally diverse customer base.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply newly acquired feedback, skills, and knowledge. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with professional ethics and standards.
• Ability to learn and apply new competencies and information as to enhance individual job performance and make recommendations to the department.
• Strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and follow through.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member; self-motivating
• Proficient in D365 and Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, etc. Emphasis on Excel
• Flexible, organized, personable; professional attire required.

• While performing these duties the person is regularly required to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, kneel, or crouch and successfully demonstrate the ability to write or use a computer or other electronic devices and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Employees in this position may need to regularly lift at least 30 lbs. and up to 80 pounds occasionally and may need to exert themselves while performing the above-mentioned duties.
• Perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching and standing for long periods of time. Also includes being able to lift boxes, tools, equipment and materials.
• Ability to drive a car and travel to worksites. Employee will be reimbursed mileage according to corporate reimbursement schedule if using a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed to assure staff is safe. Assistance will be provided if employee is unable to complete a task.

• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Current driver’s license along with a good driving record and valid insurance.