Student Veterans of America Jobs

Position Purpose:

Receive, ship, load, unload, re-warehouse, and distribute all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to assist with the timely fulfillment and delivery of products and distribution and administrative functions within the organization.

Functions or Duties:

• Perform daily picking responsibilities by following verbal instructions and/or written directions from a handheld barcode scanner.
• Recognize and identify the correct product by scanning with a handheld barcode scanner or by matching the product item number on the box to the location label.
• Perform basic visual quality inspection on products.
• Identify and properly capture lot codes on consumable items.
• Uses the handheld barcode scanner to adjust products out of inventory due to damage and request new location labels.
• Identify and report any items found stocked in the wrong location during the picking process.
• Stack product on a pallet in a manner that allows safe transport throughout the warehouse during the picking process.
• Safely operates an electric riding pallet jack and a manual pallet jack to pull and load picked items onto a pallet.
• Safely operates a pallet wrapping machine to secure the product.
• Occasionally performs receiving functions such as unloading and unpacking goods to be received. Verifies counts and performs basic visual inspection for quality and rejects unsatisfactory or damaged products.
• Matches incoming product with a PO number or transfer number, utilize the handheld barcode scanner to create receiving travelers, and attach them to the correct product.
• Reads and follows directions from pallet travelers.
• Adheres to safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal directions and ask for clarification, if necessary.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.
• Ability to use basic computer functions.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Familiar with the general concept and layout of a warehouse.
• Understands selling units (cases, each, etc.)
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-player who can also work independently.
• Occasionally use a manual pallet jack to transport material up to 2000 pounds.
• May occasionally drive a forklift.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma required.
• Warehouse experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties, this position is frequently required to:

• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Lift, load, push, pull, and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb stairs or ladders, as well as squatting, kneeling, bending, and reaching at shoulder level.
• The work involves repetitive motion.
• Exposure to cold, heat, loud noises, and machinery while performing job duties.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.