Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate I

REPORTS TO:  Section Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Full-Time Monday - Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Our Warehouse Associate’s  are cross trained to perform a variety of functions in various departments within our distribution center which is located in Hamilton, MO. Those departments include Replenish, Fabric Cutting and/or Shipping. You may start your career with us within the Shipping department (based on work demand) and then move to another part of the warehouse to gain additional skills, knowledge and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Restock, replenish, and move inventory correctly

• Fill orders through fabric cutting at satisfactory levels of productivity keeping safety and quality in mind at all times 

• Rotate and help support the Eastman automated cutting machine to cut fabric into parts according to specifications

• Shipping at satisfactory levels of productivity keeping safety and quality in mind at all times

• Develop the ability to receive incoming shipments

• Lend assistance in the Quilting department (e.g. trimming, staging, binding, checking in quilts, shipping quilts) during peak periods

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by the company and comply with dress code requirements

• Perform general warehouse duties as needed and overtime may be required during peak periods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalency

• Computer and handheld technology adept

• Reading and comprehension 

• Able to work in a fast paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established time frames

• Willingness to learn and welcomes change while being flexible

• Able to multitask and work independently with strong time management skills

• Able to take initiative, look for solutions, and accomplish requested results 

Physical requirements:

• Continuous walking and standing for long periods of time

• Squatting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling on a frequent basis

• Frequently lifting up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds (with assistance); Eastman requirements:  up to 13 pounds 10% of the time and fabric on tube (ROT) rolls - up to 50 pounds less than 5% of the time

• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers while operating a keyboard or use of a rotary cutter

• Able to navigate ladders or step stools as needed

Missouri Star Quilt Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.