Warehouse Associate

About Optimas 

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.  

Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers: 

•                    Teamwork 

•                    Honesty 
•                    Respect 
•                    Excellence 
•                    Accountability 
•                    Drive 

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com   

Position Overview

We are looking for driven, capable Warehouse Associates to support our company’s warehouse operations including Shipping, Receiving, Packing, etc.

You will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and you will perform various warehouse activities.

If you are looking for a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for personal and career growth, then this is the ideal place for you!

Main Responsibilities

• As a Warehouse Associate, you may be responsible for the following activities in accordance with your role:
• Unloading of goods delivered.
• Check that goods advised match goods rec’d, check PO for qty’s and due date.
• Book onto the system, batch each box as required, pass samples and paperwork to Inspection.
• Put goods away to picking or pallet locations or transfer to boxing or subcontract operations.
• Repackaging of bulk product into smaller quantities to comply with the companies or customer requirements.
• Fill boxing machine hoppers as necessary (waste management).
• Move boxed goods to designated storage locations.
• Produce dispatch notes, picking lists and labels, as necessary.
• Resolve discrepancies noted when picking.
• Advise line manager of potential stock issues.
• Confirm items picked correspond to the items described on the note.
• Pack items to ensure they remain secure and undamaged to their destination.
• Arrange for the issue of certification as detailed on the picking note.
• Load goods for dispatch onto transport within deadlines.
• Operate various warehouse equipment to reach high locations.
• Able to use current ERP system.
• Print labels using handheld/physical printer (batch number).
• Participate in cleaning equipment and facility.
• Use mobile scanner/tablet device to receive/picking inventory.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

• Customer Service.
• Self-driven, independent, good time management skills.
• Results focused.
• Communication Skills.
• Decision Making.
• Working as part of a team.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to use computer programs.
• Detail Oriented.
• Good Multi-tasker.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years relevant experience required; fast-paced, high-volume warehouse/distribution center setting preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and maintain records as required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience preferred/will train.
• Good basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills required; MS (Outlook, Teams, Excel) experience preferred.

Compensation  

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.  

The salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a market competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) match. Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.