Warehouse Specialist

WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST -ROLE OVERVIEW

Warehouse Specialists assist various Assembly department functions and are an important part of the team's success. They handle inventory organization and control, shipping and receiving, and assembly of kits. This is a great position for someone who likes to be involved in a variety of activities and has an interest in mechanical or electrical machine assembly. The Warehouse Specialist position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Kwik Lok has been producing a product that most of us have depended on our entire lives - the clip that closes your produce and loaves of bread to keep it fresh! Kwik Lok is an innovation and engineering organization focused on sustainability. We are in the business of 'hacking the package' - innovating clever advantages in packaging to get food to the table faster, fresher, and safer while reducing waste. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our product to almost 100 countries.

We know that people are looking for jobs that are a better fit in their lives right now. Here are a few pieces of information that might help you decide whether Kwik Lok is a good fit for you:

• Inclusive culture : Kwik Lok is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion to increase the success of our employees and customers. We want every person to feel part of the team! Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we see value in learning from each other's different perspectives.
• Innovation : Our goal is to create an environment where employees can be curious and express ideas to identify new and better solutions. We want every employee to be engaged in improving our workplace and work processes. Innovation isn't just for engineers!
• Meaningful work : We know that every job has things you'll love doing and things you'll love less. Our goal is to engage our employees in our vision for the company and provide them with meaningful work where they can learn, grow, and be part of solutions that improve the lives of our customers and their communities while protecting the health of our planet. No matter what your job entails, we want you to know that what you do makes a difference.
• Impacting the community and environment: Kwik Lok takes corporate social responsibility seriously, and we appreciate that our position in the industry gives us the ability to help do good in so many areas. We are committed to providing educational and economic opportunity, improving well-being, fostering innovation, and protecting the planet. You can read our most recent Sustainability Report on our website.
• Work-life balance : At Kwik Lok, we know that in order for you to be your best at work, you need time to recharge as well. Whenever possible, we offer flexibility in start/stop times and even opportunities for remote work. We want you to be energized at work, and when the day is done we want you to go home and enjoy your personal life!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

Inventory:

• Picking and filling parts from stock
• Cycle counting
• Inventory control, stocking, rotations, and movements
• Maintain inventory of packaging material

Shipping:

• Fulfilling sales and transfer orders and verifying accuracy of items
• Build packaging boxes, pallets, and crates
• Operate forklift to bring pallets down from upper racks
• Creating freight and parcel shipping quotes
• Preparing shipping documents (BOLs, customs documentation)
• Tracking and receiving shipments using NetSuite
• Use NetSuite to investigate inventory shortages and log updates
• Responding to issues regarding domestic and international shipments
• Assist with shipping department coverage when needed

Other Duties:

• Pull parts
• 3-D printing
• Assembly of small kits
• Mail runs
• Communication between departments
• Daily housekeeping of work areas

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Interest in mechanical and electrical machines
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and other ERP software, experience with NetSuite a plus
• Preferred: Forklift operation certification
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable and attentive when completing work
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a safe and productive manner
• Clear speaking and attentive listening skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Motivated to train and learn
• Innovative thinker who seeks continuous improvement for products and processes

ALL THE DETAILS…

• Pay scale : $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
• Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Paid Time Off: (90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)
  
  • Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
  • Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
  • Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
• Other Compensation : Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
• Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Location : Yakima, Washington
• Work environment : Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment.

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Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, or participate in the app.