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JOB SUMMARY:

                                                

Utilizes forklift, pallet jacks, personal computer, and Radio Frequency (RF) equipment to perform job.  This job requires good physical strength and stamina. Utilizes PkMS system to locate inventory and replenish multiple pick areas.  Labels incoming inventory.  Performs inventory cycle counts, researches variances, and assists inventory control with audits. Performs daily forklift safety checklist and preventative maintenance on equipment.  Rotates to other warehouse functions such as: UPS shipping, pick line, pickup door and receiving dock on an as needed basis.

                       
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Utilizes RF and PkMS warehouse management system to access system generated tasks to stock the pick line and secondary warehouse locations.  Locates product in reserve bulk location.  Verifies the inventory part number matches system generated request.  Scans location bar code to remove the inventory from bulk storage. Stocks the pick line by scanning the location and the requested number of cases. Opens, prepares, and loads cases into bulk flow racks.  Lifts cases to shoulder level or over head to place product on pallets or bulk rack. Returns remaining inventory to original bulk location or to other bulk location through the suggested put away function.  Performs daily forklift safety checklist.  Performs preventative maintenance on batteries (always wearing necessary safety equipment), including removing and charging battery, watering battery, inspecting battery for exposed wires, and reporting failures to Supervisor. Lack of attention to battery maintenance has significant financial and safety impact to the efficiency of operating the warehouse.
  2. Accesses the Replenish Active program through the RF to stock secondary locations such as Starter Kit, Over the Counter, and backorder area as directed by Supervisor. 
  3. Performs additional system generated cycle counts as assigned.  Completes system generated cycle counts by scanning each case on the pallet.  Assists Inventory Control with reconciliation of variances.
  4. Loads and unloads trucks on the receiving dock during peak periods as needed, applies bar code label to cases, and moves product to reserve locations. 
  5. Stacks multi-case orders and straps them with strapping machine.  Loads product orders and Starter Kits on to UPS truck to ship to independent sales force. 
  6. Notifies Supervisor when the actual inventory in a system generated task location does not match the requested inventory part number. Once notification has occurred and the task is deleted by the Supervisor, a cycle count on the location is performed to correct the inventory discrepancy. 
  7. Assists Inventory Control with empty slot audit report to locate inventory “In Inventory, Not Put Away” status.  Performs empty slot location count to determine capacity levels in warehouses.
  8. Removes inventory from active pick locations based on line changes for new product promotions.
  9. Performs miscellaneous duties as required such as working on the pick line filling orders, checking stock rotation, performing preventive maintenance on various equipment such as box machine, tape machine, and strapping machine, performs building maintenance, performs general cleaning, sorts incoming return packages, makes boxes, runs errands, etc.  
  10. Incumbent must be able to maintain an attendance record in good standing.  More specifically, incumbent is required to meet all "Attendance and Punctuality" guidelines as specified in Employee Handbook.                  
  11. Responsible for meeting all production/quality standards as defined by department for this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  

Education: Job requires a high school education or equivalent

Experience: plus 1 year warehouse experience in order to understand the operations of a distribution center.

  1. Must be able to learn PkMS terminology/acronyms and understand radio frequency functions to perform tasks. Must be able to learn OSHA standards and be able to demonstrate competency in safety workplace procedures. Must be able to learn Hazardous Material Shipping regulations as required to perform shipping related functions.
  2. Must be able to perform basic arithmetic as demonstrated by successfully passing a math test including addition, subtraction, simple multiplication, and division required in order to calculate and ensure inventory accuracy.  Must be able to read, understand, and accept system directed work instruction as demonstrated by successfully passing a reading proficiency test in order to verify inventory part numbers and to stock inventory accurately.
  3. Must have the physical stamina to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds in order to categorize merchandise in bulk stock area and fill flow racks with inventory.
  4. Must be able to successfully complete Mary Kay Inc. forklift certification within probationary period of 90 days and be able to demonstrate competency to operate a variety of industrial powered trucks safely.  An evaluation of the operator’s performance is conducted at least once every three years.
  5. Must be able to stand and/or walk 40% of the time to drive stand up forklift, load trucks, and check incoming freight; lift 30% of the time to load product in bulk flow racks; push/pull, reach, or stoop 25% of the time to inspect, unload, and break down inventory; and climb 5% of the time to conduct inventories.
  6. Incumbent must have sufficient visual acuity to operate forklift safely including yielding to pedestrian traffic and to identify and place various products in double deep bulk storage racks.  Also, the incumbent must have good eye/hand coordination in order to operate forklift efficiently.
  7. Must have basic PC skills in order to operate PkMS system.
  8. Must be very detail-oriented in order to verify inventory information.
  9. Must possess a strong work ethic in order to accomplish goals and Company objectives.
  10. Must be able to utilize interpersonal skills in order to work well with and for others within the department and the Company.

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