We are searching for a resilient Warehouse Specialist to join our collaborative team at Placon Corporation in Wisconsin.
Growing your career as a Full Time Warehouse Specialist is an unparalleled opportunity to develop critical skills.
If you are strong in innovation, persuasion and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Warehouse Specialist at Placon Corporation today!
The Warehouse Specialist is responsible maintaining daily warehouse activities regarding the flow of raw materials and
finished goods. Other accountabilities include performing all related warehouse duties and leading the Warehouse
Associates. The Specialist also trains new team members and communicates relevant information to team members,
their supervisor and customers both internal and external.
Essential Accountabilities
Warehouse Operations
1. Operate forklift equipment to perform required duties to support production, fill customer orders and ensure
consistent flow of materials both inbound and outbound.
2. Meet and Support department goals for efficiency.
3. Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
4. Direct associates to ensure required tasks such as shipping, receiving, production support and are
accomplished timely and efficiently.
5. Ensure shuttle loads between locations are moved efficiently and ensure that short items are moved
efficiently.
Quality
1. Perform necessary checks to ensure that customer and production orders are filled accurately and efficiently
and ensure that product is stored, received, and shipped to our quality standards.
2. Perform all transactions accurately and timely to ensure integrity of the inventory systems.
3. Perform cleaning duties and direct associates in cleaning duties so as to maintain our AIB/GMP requirements.
4. Assist with Cycle Count process and be responsible for accuracy of transactions by associates.
Safety
1. Perform daily checks on equipment, train and ensure associates are performing daily checks and operating
equipment in a safe manner.
2. Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety, ensures associates are following safe practices.
3. Participate in and lead company and department safety initiative.
Communication
1. Promote teamwork and positive work environment through use of leadership modeling behavior to support
department and cooperate goals.
2. Train employees in processes and procedures, provide feedback to warehouse supervisor or manager
regarding associate performance, efficiency and development.
3. Ensure documentation and processes are handled accurately and according to ISO procedures, participate in
development and verification of ISO documentation.
4. Provide accurate, prompt and courteous communication to all internal and external customers, carriers and
vendors.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
One (1) year of relevant warehouse experience
Ability to pass a vision test including: Visual acuity-corrected vision of at least 20/40: peripheral vision and depth
perception
Must complete forklift certification upon hire
Placon - Job Description
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Desired Skills
Basic Math, Computer and Mechanical Skills
Strong Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse workflow, and FIFO
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
Proven ability to work independently and lead others
Good problem solving skills
Forklift experience (both stand-up and sit-down lift preferred)
Position Requirements
Work Environment Conditions:
Inside - warehouse/manufacturing environment
Equipment/Tools Used: (office equipment, machinery, tools, software, etc.)
Forklift equipment, balers, scanners, computer, calculator, material handling/packaging equipment, stretch wrapper,
Microsoft office- Excel, Word, Outlook, Oracle
Physical Requirements:
Normal Office-Frequently-Use of computer
Light Work (lift 10 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, UPS
Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS
Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs): Frequently-raw material and finished good movement, pallets and UPS
Very Heavy Work (lift over 50 lbs): Occasional-raw material and finished good movement, pallets, UPS
Other Physical Requirements: bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time and
visual acuity test
Mental Requirements:
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Interpersonal Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):
Occasional Travel required to other Placon locations
Benefits of working as a Warehouse Specialist in Wisconsin:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Rapid Progression
? Generous Compensation
