Warehouse/Shipping (Jr.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities to which competency will be measured include the following:

• Ability to identify and match product numbers from Pick slip(s) with cartons in location.
• Ability to pull product from location in a timely manner. (2.25 minutes a line item)
• Ability to use above average mathematical skills to pull correct quantity from location.
• Ability to learn how to use overhead crane to correctly pull large diameter valves of iron and cast steel.
• Ability to learn how to weight, wrap and route LTL freight.
• Ability to verify product from pick slip with product on pallet and package into small parcel shipment(s).
• Ability to learn how to ship small parcel shipments.
• Ability to stock domestic product correctly.
• Ability to use all company lift trucks correctly and safely.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from the computer system.
• Have above average handwriting skills.
• Must be able to work at heights of 16’ to 20’.
• Must be able to consistently bend and lift packages weighing on average 40lb.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to self-motivate.
• Maintain cleanliness in a prescribed manner.

Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Requirements - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following requirements and competencies:

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback in a positive manner to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity without risking Quality; Works quickly.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to superiors; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance / Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

Qualifications - To learn and perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills - Ability to read, write and comprehend English. Follow simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of Milwaukee Valve.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common factions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands - 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must stand or walk 100% of the shift. Frequent bending and lifting up to 40 lb. repeatedly during shift. Must have above average manual dexterity. Requires ability to bend, climb, crawl, push and pull frequently during shift. Must have ability to work at 16’ to 20’ foot altitudes.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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