Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Morehead, KY (NOW HIRING)

WQ Mount Sterling is looking for a Warehouse Associate. You will be joining a skilled manufacturing team working in the Garbage Truck/Container industry.

This role will serve as a dual role to keep our operations running smoothly by picking orders as well as by completing the shipping release and packing of orders. As a Warehouse Associate you will be required to accurately select products from assigned locations and distribute the goods to the packing department.

Shift hours: 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Hourly pay: $18.00 + $2 shift differential

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for handling and delivery of raw material and parts to other departments including shipping, loading and receiving.
• Reads batch sheets/customer order to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents of items for conformance to company specifications.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Compares items packed with customer's order and other identifying data.
• Uses computer to enter records.
• Examine stock and shipment details to verify conformance to Vendor Compliance.
• Assist with proper product procedures, such as bagging, labeling, and boxing.
• Fastens postage to outbound packages.
• Ability to work overtime if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work as a team player and assist other departments as required.
• Assist in any other special projects, as needed and participate in processes to improve quality and increase efficiency or productivity.
• Ability to unload, check-in, count and sort incoming products to verify receipt of items on bill of lading and Packing Lists.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Forklift experience a plus
• Experience in a Warehouse or Distribution Environment
• Must be 18 or over.

Physical Demands: Physical demands needed to successfully perform the position include the ability to:

• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Use hands/arms to reach for and handle merchandise and materials.
• Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Regularly lift, push and/or pull up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift, push and/or pull up to 40 pounds; and infrequently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise levels from the distribution center's mechanical and computer equipment.
• You will work near moving mechanical parts and will occasionally work from places high above the ground.
• You will be working in an environment with high temperatures (and occasionally cold temperatures.)

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip:

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.