Warehouse Specialist Job Description
Warehouse specialist
provides logistics analysis by applying established company policies and procedures in accordance with domestic and international laws.
Warehouse Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Comply with D&I safety policies and procedures in the warehouse by executing the safety training and accident preparedness
Coordinate daily activity of loading and movement of shipment via rail, cars, barges, avia and trucks
Works with product teams to develop products that will grow sales and profitability
Works with the marketing team to ensure that marketing such as collateral, packaging, catalogs, Internet presence, , meets customer demand
Develops relationships with and completes sales with assigned regional and national customer bases
Routing materials to prescribed bin locations
Stacking or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed methods
Rearranging and taking inventory of material throughout the warehouse
Examining stored material and reporting deterioration and damage
Data entry and data integrity
Warehouse Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Warehouse Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, TSA
Education for Warehouse Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the warehouse specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Business, Government, Education, Associates, Management, Technical, Marketing, Business/Management, Entrepreneurship
Skills for Warehouse Specialist
Desired skills for warehouse specialist include:
WMS systems an asset
Logistics and supply procedures
Logistics/supply procedures
Operation of hand
Power trucks in performing warehousing duties
Accepted quality control procedures and guidelines
Supply inspection/examination procedures for material
Policies
Procedures
Established guidelines
Desired experience for warehouse specialist includes:
May require lifting items weighting 10-45 lbs
As directed or exercising independent judgment, performs a variety of warehousing and logistics duties in accordance to established processes
Verifies materials against receiving documents
Must be able to lift/handle a minimum of 50 lbs
Uses noncomplex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy/fax machines)
Seven to ten years of relevant experience in sales, product management, or a related field (required)
Warehouse Specialist Examples
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Warehouse Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of warehouse specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for warehouse specialist
- Maintain related records
- Assist in identifying, examining, classifying, inspecting and reporting on specific and general issues of quality assurance and Quality Management
- Warehouse Specialist must perform a full range of warehousing activities to include
- Ensure that special documentation remains with materials throughout the storage/issue process, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) certificate, and any other applicable documentation, perform quality assurance inspections of materials in storage
- Become proficient in Distribution Standard System (DSS)
- Oversee Branch operations, including security, maintenance, lighting, fire safety
- Oversee services such as cleaning, waste disposal, utilities, maintenance, parking
- Oversee budgets and keep records of payments with contractors and suppliers
- Ensure the accuracy of the flow of inventory
- Responsible for finding replacement items caused by distribution center shortages reporting them through our IR Transactions procedure
Qualifications for warehouse specialist
- Use a computer for multiple purposes (emails, search parts, records, enter in data, print files)
- MUST be able to comfortably stand and lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to successfully certify in Safety, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) and radioactive training requirements
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and E-mail business software
- Position may require the ability to obtain a CAC card and pass and maintain a Security Clearance
- May require the ability to obtain HAZMAT Certification
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a warehouse specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for warehouse specialist
- Analyzes and investigates system transactions inventory data entry to ensure (JDE) accuracy
- Perform full Warehouse inventory counts weekly cycle counts in the warehouse
- Manage the slow/overstock and non-moving inventory through generated reports to limit any potential loss and report to the DC’s of inventory changes
- Receive in and putaway replenishment truck orders from DC/vendors pick and load returns
- The candidate will be working closely with the government sponsor and his/her managers on a daily basis by providing warehousing support for SPAWAR and the US Coast Guard
- Directs coordinators in daily tasks
- Assists supervisor in resolving discrepancies between production and warehouse
- Coordinates intermediate product shipments
- Conducts cross-functional, cross-business communication and coordination with all manufacturing and shipping stakeholders to ensure efficient Warehouse Department operations
- Cross trains and assists Warehouse Coordinators
Qualifications for warehouse specialist
- Safety shoes andor gear will be worn
- Must be able to lift approx
- Be able to work in a team environment and independently
- Must be capable of interacting with all levels of government personnel
- Must be willing to commit to one year of an unaccompanied overseas assignment
- Must have an active US government security clearance
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a warehouse specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for warehouse specialist
- Utilize material handling equipment within policies and procedures while removing material from storage, receiving and off-loading materials from carriers, routing materials to appropriate storage locations and stacking palletized material
- Keep accurate records on all transactions and perform complete or partial inventories as required to validate inventory records in accordance with project procedures
- Move materials through warehouse using Power Industrial Trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks)
- Move materials outside of the facility using a 24 ft
- Maintains accurate inventory management including appropriate alignment and documentation
- Keeps warehouse inventory organized
- Designs and implements best practices for the warehouse
- Manage Fulfillment model and shipments as needed
- Follow basic inventory control practices
- Knowledgeable in the correct selection and pairing of device accessories (battery, case, probe)
Qualifications for warehouse specialist
- Must be willing to obtain a CDL
- Must be able to use lift items and forklifts
- Understanding of shipping, warehouse, or inventory operations
- Basic computer skills, to include MS Word and Excel programs
- Ability to learn in-house systems needed for job
- Ability to obtain use various transportation equipment (motorized and non motorized), and to obtain forklift or picker license if required
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Our growing company is hiring for a warehouse specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for warehouse specialist
- Efficient warehouse management as it relates to the Product Operations department
- Other duties as assigned and based on customer demand
- Rearranges and takes inventory of stored material to identify discrepancies, as directed
- Rapid assimilation of the methods used in processing materials in and out of the Government’s supply system
- Will be required to operate Government and Wolf Creek-owned motor vehicles and or other equipment
- Pull inventory for stock
- Inspect and pack products for delivery
- Verify inventories, maintain organization of products in the rack base and perform other miscellaneous stocking duties as requested
- Check order for accurate and proper documentation
- Assist in completing paperwork & SAP Transactions relative to shipping and receiving tasks
Qualifications for warehouse specialist
- Ability to assist with cycle counts and perform data entry
- Ability to fill, pack, wrap, protect, consolidate, and arrange orders according to instruction
- Ability to use tools such as calipers, tape measures, and other devices to measure out materials such as fiberglass, sheet metal, and seals
- Valid driver's license / ability to operate company vehicles
- Minimum three years’ specific experience in material handling, supply, distribution, inspection, Quality Assurance (QA), or related areas
- Must have demonstrated ability to obtain certification in Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)/radioactive material handling, license to use Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
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Our growing company is looking for a warehouse specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for warehouse specialist
- Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep work area clean
- Perform other related job duties as required or requested by the Company
- Physically receiving & shipping of materials
- Picking & staging materials per first expire first out rules (FEFO)
- Perform dip-tube exchanges in a clean environment
- Maintain condition of Distribution Center work area (i.e., free of trash, product in correct location)
- Perform Trailer audit (Verify Trailer#, Cleanliness, Condition) prior to loading and inform supervisor of and deficiencies
- Additional duties assigned by Distribution Center Management
- All shifts must be flexible and require weekend rotating work
- Accurately and efficiently picks, packs, and ships customer orders
Qualifications for warehouse specialist
- Military Occupational Speciality (MOS) of a 92A & 92Y
- Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident for more than 3 years in order to obtain NACI and CAC Card eligibility
- Demonstrated knowledge to operate and perform required duties utilizing Logistics Information Systems (LIS) such as Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS) and Global Combat Support System – Army (GCSS-A)
- Good phone etiquette and ability to handle high volume of requests
- Excellent problem resolution
- Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse, supply, inventory control or related field required