General Warehouse Associate - Blu Dot

TITLE: General Warehouse Associate

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

ABOUT US: Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for a General Warehouse Associate to join our dynamic and values-driven company.

Company Purpose

Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.

Core Values

- Good design is good. Good design should be reflected in everything we do.

- Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.

- Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.

- Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.

- Be humble. We take nothing for granted.

- Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.

- Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Ideal candidate will have at least 6+ months of general warehouse experience and is proficient operating a variety of material handling equipment, such as forklifts, high-drive lifts and walkie-rider pallet jacks. Preferred candidates will have exposure to handling soft and cased goods in the furniture industry.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Accurately record all inventory transactions using RF scanners and warehouse management system
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes
• Light assembly, pallet banding, shrink-wrapping and repackaging items
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Identify, hold and escalate any orders not meeting specifications
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma preferred, but not required
• Power equipment experience, preferably an OSHA approved license
• Must be able to operate independently on assigned tasks
• Experience with handheld RF guns/scanners preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift/carry 0-75 pounds frequently and 75 - 150 pounds occasionally (team lift)
• Must be able to push/pull up to 150 pounds frequently
• Must be able to bend/twist/stoop/kneel/squat/reach frequently
• Must be able to stand/walk constantly through entire 8-hour or 10-hour shift
• Must be able to hold and operate a handheld scanner frequently
• Must be able to reach with outstretched arms frequently
• Must be able to reach overhead occasionally
• Must be able to work with exposure to seasonal temperature changes