Warehouse Associate (Lake Oswego, OR)

Warehouse Associate

Kirkman is the leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements for individuals with environmental sensitivities and other special dietary needs. Kirkman has been producing pharmaceuticals and specialty nutritional supplements since 1949. This position offers a rewarding career working with great people Warehouse Associate-M-F 14.00 hrJob SummaryForklift certified or trained here Operate the forklift in a safe manner adhering to all rules and regulations covered in training Record appropriate information in forklift log & charge the lift as required Stage upcoming manufacturing jobs as requested by pulling and palletizing raw materials usingFIFO principles Prepare pallets and paperwork for shipment to the Reno location Prepare outgoing shipments for Contract customers Coordinate pick-up and delivery of inventory pallets with shipping brokers as needed Fill out necessary paperwork on all pallets for shipping and receiving Checking in products to be received or sent out (raw materials components and other materials). Verifying counts documentation and checking for correctness and or damage upon receipt Deliver items to other individuals or departments as necessary Printing and recording information on Purchase Order Receiving documents Maintain a receiving log Transfer raw materials and packaging components to warehouse locations using FIFO principle once goods are stickered and released from inspection Retrieve and re-stock materials and packaging components on lower shelves as inventory diminishes Maintain warehouse location forms and rack space by moving and or consolidating materials on pallets as needed Regulate availability and movement of empty pallets segregate types store and dispense Package if necessary and ship out parcels both domestic and international as requested by all other departments using a variety of shipping software and rate charts Work with sales and customer service to palletize and ship out materials to various conference events File freight claims for damaged materials as directed by Team Leader Observe departmental SOPs and reasonable protocol in guarding against contamination of all materials and products Maintain warehouse and work area in a clean organized and efficient manner Properly dispose of empty raw material drums and pails Adhere to all OSHA safety regulations Make sure all doors in warehouse are locked at end of shift Follow all SOPs and Employee Handbook regulations Other warehouse duties and responsibilities as assigned by your Group Leader Team Leader or Warehouse Lead. SECONDARY OR OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOccasionally transfer bagged raw materials to larger drums to conserve warehouse space while observing appropriate SOPs Sweep and mop warehouse as necessary to maintain cleanliness Empty cardboard bin as necessary Maintain the Fluoride Warehouse in a clean and organized manner. Transfer materials back and forth between the fluoride and nutritional warehouses as requested. Ship out fluoride orders when additional help is needed. Other duties as assigned by management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEHigh School graduate some college preferred Good communication and human relations skills Able to work with minimal or no supervision Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members and departments Must be able to read and write English and communicate with truck drivers that are delivering freight Attention to detail at all times Basic math skills including use of a calculator and the ability to convert kilos pounds grams milliliters etc. (basic training will be provided) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to readily move about the facility and support areas without limitations to the effective performance of your duties Must be able to lift 55 pounds frequently bend repeatedly and be on your feet for long periods of time throughout the day Ability to work all day (with standard break periods) seated at a desk. Kirkman offers a generous benefit package including medical dental short term disability accident insurance critical illness insurance and life insurance plans. In addition Kirkman offers its employees a 401k plan with company matching funds FSA and paid time off benefits. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Kirkman Group Inc. participates in E-Verify. KIRKMAN WILL NOT PAY RELOCATION COSTS. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE. Kirkman is a drug free workplace employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Candidates post-offer will be tested for all Schedule 1 drugs as defined by the U.S Controlled Substances Act.