Warehouse Assistant I

Wilsonart is a company on the move.

An international company built on big ideas. We are made up of exceptional people relentlessly pursuing innovation. We are proud of our company and how we serve our customers. We work hard to deserve the trust of our customers, our peers, and our planet. We are willing to talk openly about the challenges and obstacles we face; we are open to new ideas and collaboration on how to be even better. We are passionate about what we do and where we’re going as a company.

At Wilsonart, we invest to help ensure you remain healthy:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Company provided short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Daycare Spending Account
• Optional Voluntary Benefits: Vision and Legal
• Gym Membership Discounts and Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Employees and their Dependents
• Wellness Clinics – On Site (Temple, TX and Fletcher, NC locations)
• At Wilsonart, employees receive a very competitive 401(k) matching contribution.

At Wilsonart, we support employees in developing their skills and providing advancement opportunities:

• Promotions and Transfers
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Training and Development
• Educational reimbursement for you and your dependents.

 At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide the following paid time off during the first year of hire:

• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• PTO Pay

Apply now and join our team today!

Position Overview: Warehouse Assistant I

Wilsonart, in Columbus, currently has an opening for a Warehouse Assistant I. This person performs warehousing functions to replenish the finished goods inventory with material from the manufacturing facilities.  Fills customer orders, inspects material and packs material for shipment as needed in the assigned department/location. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Receives all material from the manufacturing facilities and vendors

•Checks and places materials in the correct bin

•Checks material against the manifest and reports discrepancies

•Informs supervisor and photographs all defective materials

•Cuts down over-sized laminate to fill pending orders

•Reads, interprets, processes, and packs orders

•Performs total skid count for loads

•Adhere to all established safety protocols and procedures

•Assists the needs of the customer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to learn computers sufficient to check inventories
• Ability to learn materials inventoried
• Ability to learn packing techniques
• Ability to learn proper material handling techniques
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drive a lift truck
• Ability to read and understand customer orders
• Ability to operate a saw
• Ability to enter data at an acceptable speed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years relevant warehouse experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Performing task with team members which includes lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs
• Frequent walking and standing throughout the day is also required.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.