Porter Pipe & Supply Co.

Rockford, IL

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for fulfilling customer orders. Pick, pack and load items accurately and efficiently. The 2nd Shift Warehouse Associate provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers and demonstrates strict confidentiality with all team members while serving as an ambassador of our culture.

Essential Functions

• Accurately picks, packs, and loads customer orders onto delivery vehicles.
• Demonstrates company core values and best practices.
• Exemplifies dedication to customer satisfaction with a superior experience.
• Assists team members with daily problem resolution.
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain those quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped.
• Inspects shipments for damage or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies shipping supervisor.
• Delivers items to the loading dock and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, crane, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink wrap machine.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, and continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Adheres to all Company safety rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess strong mathematical aptitude.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively.
• Must be able to communicate in English regarding the essential functions of the position.

Required Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of prior warehouse experience.
• Prior forklift experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 lbs.
• Requires visual, hearing, and speech acuity.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk long distances for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and elements, noise, and fumes.