Warehouse Operator

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping products. The Warehouse Operator ensures that all products are stored safely and securely, and that orders are filled accurately and promptly. In addition, the Warehouse Operator assists with maintaining the warehouse in a clean and organized manner. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, efficient, and able to lift weights up to 50 Lbs. They must also be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Warehouse Operator Essential Functions:

• Assists in locating, filling, loading, and unloading materials for and preparing orders for delivery.
• Moves materials, products or supplies from the designated receiving areas to the designated storage areas.
• Attaches a location identification tag or label to each pallet denoting where the pallet will be stored.
• Receives incoming material, products and/or supplies.
• Counts items received and verify them against packing lists, recording any discrepancies or damage.
• Re-packs material or product based on damaged or deteriorated containers, as necessary.
• Pulls materials or products from storage areas and/or work sites for orders to be processed and moves the material or products to the designated production or shipping areas.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand and/or moves material in a safe manner using a hand truck, a gas or electric powered forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Packs materials or products as required on the shipping documents and/or based on the type of transportation applicable.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to the material or product packages and marks information on cases, pallets, and/or other containers.
• Reviews the shipping document to insure all required items are pulled correctly and are included for the shipment.
• Loads trucks with material and product ready for shipment. Unloads trucks containing purchased material, product and /or supplies.
• Performs cycle counting of locations as directed.
• Keeps work area, machines, and equipment clean, as necessary.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Attends training classes as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Warehouse Operator Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 year warehouse / distribution center experience.
• Forklift certification required (2 -3 years' experience preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).

Working Conditions for Warehouse Operator:

• Warehouse environment. Rarely temperature controlled.
• Training may occur on site throughout the year.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with equipment. Must be able to safely lift 30-50 pounds.

Physical Demands for Warehouse Operator:

• Sit, stand, walk, and move about the warehouse 8 or more hours per day on concrete floors.
• Talk and hear both in person and on the telephone.
• Use hands and fingers to type, write, and use the computer and telephone system.
• Stoop, lift, and bend.

Please note that this job description is subject to change. The profile is intended to be a guide. Other activities or tasks deemed appropriate to this position and which the business considers reasonable may be added.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness plans are available for enrollment.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement program with 4% company match after 6 months of employment.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays with 9 designated by company and 1 floater.

About Corona

Founded in the 1920s, Corona, Inc. is a leader in the marketing and manufacturing of professional and consumer tools for the lawn and garden, landscape, irrigation, construction and agriculture markets. With a retail and distribution network that extends throughout the United States and Canada, Corona's proven designs, quality manufacturing processes and unparalleled customer service make it the best choice in tools for contractors, agricultural professionals and avid gardeners alike. When there's work to be done, there’s no doubt about the name on the tool – CORONA®.

Corona is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Corona is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.