Establishes warehouse operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, customer service, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
Maintains current knowledge of and implements existing applicable federal and state safety and health requirements. Participates in and conducts training.
Works with U.S. Customs & freight forwarders to help solve or provide information for import and export issues.
Inspects physical condition of the warehouse and equipment and prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment; reports on and corrects problems.
Confers with department supervisors to ensure the coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, purchasing, planning, and accounting; works with vendors as required.
Screens, hires and coordinates training & development of warehouse personnel and issues work assignments.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining, and distributing inventories.
Recommends and implements a budget for the warehouse.
Prepares or reviews requests for orders, bid tabulations, stocking reports, annual contract agreements, pre-quotation bid summaries for the department, and purchase orders.
Maintains storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to design principles and recommending improvements, including adherence to 5S standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Follows company policies, procedures and cooperates with auditors, as necessary.
Perform other related duties as necessary.