Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift ONLY

Department: Warehouse (125)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Second Shift 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Summary: Performs all warehousing functions required to fulfill warehousing and distribution operations at a facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies simple and some intermediate skills to perform functions in the execution of existing procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to the position within assigned area.
• Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Able to prioritize work according to established guidelines.
• Adapts to changing priorities to meet customer demands.
• Simple computer literacy.
• Receives and processes delivery and storage of all parts from received from divisional receipts, vendor receipts, subcontractor receipts, and small package receipts.
• Assists in maintaining the proper storage of parts.
• Uses RF Scanner device (barcode reader) to pull products from warehouse.
• Uses proper packing materials and methods to move parts.
• Transports kits to the assembly area as directed.
• Maintains kit holding area.
• Works with scales, calculators, and other devices to make sure production counts are accurate.
• Operates WAVE and JLG lifts, electrical jacks, and other equipment used to move product.
• May be trained to use forklift.

Physical demands and abilities

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Position will require sitting, walking, or standing for at least 40 hours per week.
• Regularly performs repetitive tasks.
• Able to stand for entire shift.
• Overtime as required.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as most of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook”. This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.