Come and join our team in our newly built warehouse! Individuals in this role will be cross trained against many functions within the warehouse. Hours may fluctuate based on demand; flexibility is required. However, our facility primarily runs on day shifts including occasional weekends. All employees are expected to maintain regular attendance and full-time hours with possible overtime opportunities available.
LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.
This is the right position for you if:
- You are energetic self-starter who prides themselves in a job well done.
- You are looking forward to being part of a team who supports each other's growth.
- You've worked in a fast-paced demanding logistics center in the past and can bring focus and attention to detail to our operation.
- You pride yourself in being attentive, arriving to work on-time and taking ownership in your daily tasks.
- You are looking for variety in your workday.
- You are open to learning and developing your own skillsets.
- You are comfortable and enjoy operating equipment - ie. sit-down forklifts, turret trucks, and cable cutting machines.
- You are computer savvy and are quick to pick up on new programs and software.
- You put safety first and value the safety of those around you.
- You are looking for a long-term career in logistics working for a great company!
Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager, or designee, this position is responsible for providing first line support to all areas of the Warehouse. This position focuses on daily shipments, receivables, quality inspection, picking, packing, cutting and forklift operation. This individual will also be working on computers to solve inventory problems, counting and reporting inventory accuracy, or ensuring efficiency of the warehouse through replenishing supplies and/or organizing work areas. We expect individuals to be cross trained in all areas of the Logistics Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Include the Following. Other Duties May be Assigned.
SHIPPING
- Process all outbound shipments including necessary packaging, and processing of appropriate paperwork.
- Ensure that all parts are picked correctly and verify quantity and quality before loading into the truck.
- Accurately process all orders in a timely manner and communicate any issues to warehouse manager.
- Organize shipping area, in accordance with Lapp safety and housekeeping requirements, to ensure a proper operational flow of material and storage of tools and supplies.
- Responsible for adhering to all procedures and work instructions and for participating in ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001 controlled document reviews and approvals as applicable to the tasks in this area
CABLE CUTTING
- Process the cutting of cable, checking cable legends, verifying quantity and quality on customer orders in a timely manner.
- Apply correct labels for outbound shipments and to reels with cable balances for proper put-away.
- Operating of cutting machine including loading, wrapping, unloading, and reporting transactions in SAP.
- Responsible for monthly machine Preventive Maintenance and reporting any issues to the warehouse manager
- Organize workstation area, in accordance with Lapp safety and housekeeping requirements, to ensure a proper operational flow of material and storage of tools and supplies.
- Responsible for adhering to all procedures and work instructions and for participating in ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001 controlled document reviews and approvals as applicable to the tasks in this area
RECEIVING
- Unloading, staging, processing, and handling of all incoming shipments.
- Responsible for ensuring that all inbound receipts are checked for damages, discrepancies are noted on the delivery receipt, incoming inspection records are maintained, and issues are communicated to purchasing, warehouse and transportation departments.
- Prepare all inbound shipments for proper storage and assist in put-away.
- Organize receiving area, in accordance with Lapp safety and housekeeping requirements, to ensure a proper operational flow of material and storage of tools and supplies.
- Responsible for adhering to all procedures and work instructions and for participating in ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001 controlled document reviews and approvals as applicable to the tasks in this area
PUT-AWAY
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations for receiving.
- Verify put-away labels match product
- Physically put away received products and update inventory management system using RF scanning equipment, ensuring labels are faced to the front for easy access
- Routine organization of reels in racks and sweeping of aisles, in accordance with Lapp safety and housekeeping requirements, to ensure a proper operational flow of material and storage of tools and supplies.
- Responsible for adhering to all procedures and work instructions and for participating in ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001 controlled document reviews and approvals as applicable to the tasks in this area
PICKING
- Pick reels from designated bins as per order requirements
- Verify legend to batch labels and Pick TO sheets before having cable wrapped
- Routine organization of reels in racks and sweeping of aisles, in accordance with Lapp safety and housekeeping requirements, to ensure a proper operational flow of material and storage of tools and supplies.
- Responsible for adhering to all procedures and work instructions and for participating in ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001 controlled document reviews and approvals as applicable to the tasks in this area.
Responsible for adhering to all procedures and work instructions and for participating in ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001 controlled document reviews and approvals as applicable to the tasks in this area.
Individuals are also expected to actively participate in identifying aspects/impacts, reducing impacts and ensuring compliance to ISO14001:2015.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One to three years related experience and/or training working in a Logistics Center
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for up to 10 hours continuously; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; walk and talk or hear. The employee is only occasionally required to sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with or without the assistance of a forklift (4-5 hours per day). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Employee is required to use a forklift and maintain certification.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees. Proficiency in the English language, verbal and written.
Compensation: The hourly rate for this role is $19.50/hour (paid weekly) plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more!
***LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer***
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