Warehouse Specialist

Company: De Jong DUKE
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Warehouse Specialist

At de Jong Duke we are proud to say we are an employee first company. What does that mean to you? It means a true/work life balance, financial security and benefits that are some of the best in the industry. We have two paid breaks every year, the first week of July and the last two weeks of December. We fully vest team members day one in our 401k plan and medical benefits start on your first day. Every year we have company picnics and holiday parties to celebrate our team's hard work.

We are currently in Taylor, MI but we are moving to a new facility in Allen Park in 2025, due to our rapid sales growth. If you are looking for a career and not just another job, apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out all continuous improvement projects as assigned
  • Implement and execute on projects as they are determined
    
  • Adhere to timelines as they have been determined by management and operations
    
  • Work interdepartmentally to ensure any continuous improvement implementation effects are handled prior to the completion of the projects
  • Conducting all stock counts and verification of quantities and locations
    
  • Responsible for incoming inspection of goods
    
    • Checking and verifying the goods we receive (checking 1 box for verification of correct product and quantity)
    • Clerk and Associate back-up in the event of absenteeism or heavier than normal work load
      Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities
      
      • Ad hoc duties as assigned
        SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
        
        This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
        
        Competencies
        
        To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
        
        Adaptability Works in an environment where a finished document or procedure must suddenly be updated.
        
        Problem Analysis Approaches difficulties in warehouse with an open mind and assesses possibilities, detects problems before they re major issues (problems with machines, inefficiencies, conflicting data)
        
        Job Knowledge Takes direct action to make improvements in all areas under his/her control, makes concrete proposals for other areas
        
        Cooperation Works effectively with production personnel to improve workflow, coordinates with Warehouse Manager and other colleagues to achieve goals
        
        Focus on Quality Identifies areas for improvement in general
        
        Qualifications
        
        • Education and/or experience
          
        • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
          Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
          
          • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
            
          • Must Multi Task
            
          • Knowledge of part numbers, types and codes
            
          • Knowledge of safety and operating regulations
            Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience
            
            • Emotional Intelligence
              
            • Proven Ability/knowledge to work in fast past high-volume environment
              Physical Demands
              
              While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift; use hands and fingers to handle materials with care as they assemble the components together. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend, reach and multitask. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
              
              Work Environment
              
              The work environment is a mix of standard office environment and production environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the production environment can be loud. Correct usage of appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety boots, is required.
              
              Work Schedule
              
              The position is full time working Monday through Friday 7:00p.m. to 3:30p.m.
              
              Acknowledgement
              
              This job description may be modified at the sole discretion of management. I have read and received a copy of this position description.

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