Warehouse Associate- Small Parts Department

Description

The Warehouse Associate supports manufacturing operations by accurately receiving, storing, transacting, and shipping materials and finished goods. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, traceability, and material availability to support production flow and customer delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Put-Away

• Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and part numbers against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Inspect shipments for damage and report discrepancies or shortages immediately.
• Perform system transactions to accurately receive inventory into the ERP/WMS system.
• Assign proper storage locations and ensure correct bin placement and labeling.

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records through real-time system transactions (moves, issues, returns, adjustments).
• Perform routine cycle counts and investigate discrepancies to determine root cause.
• Support physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of low stock, overstock, or obsolete material.
• Ensure FIFO/lot control/serial number tracking where applicable.
• Maintain inventory location accuracy and correct mis-located materials.
• Assist in identifying process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.

Picking & Production Support

• Accurately pick materials for production orders and customer shipments.
• Verify part numbers, revisions, and quantities prior to staging or issuing to production.
• Stage materials to production lines according to schedules and priorities.
• Return unused material back to inventory using proper transactions.

Shipping

• Package, label, and prepare orders for shipment in accordance with company and carrier standards.
• Verify shipment accuracy against order documentation before release.
• Record shipments in ERP/WMS system and maintain traceability documentation.

Warehouse Operations

• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively with production, purchasing, planning, and logistics teams regarding material availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ year warehouse, manufacturing, or inventory control experience.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems for inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments).
• Understanding of inventory accuracy, location control, and material traceability.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and basic discrepancy investigation.
• Basic computer skills including data entry and barcode scanning devices, Microsoft Office products Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production-support warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with FIFO, lot control, or serial number tracking.
• Experience supporting physical inventories or audits.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to read part numbers, revisions, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and self-motivated.