Front End Warehouse Associate I is responsible for fulfilling the logistics of receiving, processing and storing a facility's inventory. They perform tasks like storing products, receiving incoming deliveries, scanning items before logging them on computer systems, managing stock, maintaining a warehouse's cleanliness and inspecting products to detect defects or damages.

• Request & verify Government ID from drivers before entering the facility


• Receives and directs truck drivers and deliveries, including logistics and paperwork


• Confirm freight is delivering to correct location DGM; request documentation BOL, P/L, INVOICE, DT, etc.,


• Performs accurate quality control checks


• Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to the other designated areas


• Sorts and places materials and items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, temperature specifications, type, style, or product code


• Unloads material, verifies packing slip, notates discrepancies, and distributes items to proper workers


• Assembles paperwork from Account Coordinator and places orders on pallets or shelves


• Marks materials with identifying information and verifies accuracy


• Take weights/measurements of freight to be packed, and verify quantities and part numbers


• Close box and apply markings as needed


• Counts items within service center to ensure conformance to company standards


• Arranges materials in order of FIFO or other customer specified sequencing


• Uses computer for inter-company correspondence


• Prepares parcels for outbound shipments


• Check security camaras & report any suspicious activity to QHSE/Management


• Maintains showcase standards through cleanliness and organization throughout the warehouse by performing housekeeping duties, including picking up and dumping trash


• Handles tools and materials according to training/regulations and in a safe and proper manner


• Reads customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed


• Maintains inventory records and conduct facility inventory of freight and/or supplies when requested by Management


• Engage in Kaizen (continuous improvement) or other process improvement initiatives


• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA and TSA


• Identify different classifications of hazardous materials


• May require minor travel or relocate to other work areas.


• Participates in safety, quality, or other committee memberships as needed


• Escalates any potential safety or quality concerns

Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of warehouse experience in related industry field, i.e. freight forwarding, packing, warehousing, logistics, transportation, etc.


• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred


• Forklift Experience Required – 12k


• Must have hand tools experience, reading tape measure and use basic hand tools.


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be Customer Service oriented.


• Must have basic computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Follows written work instructions


• Active involvement of continuous improvement initiatives


• Quality Focused


• Attention to Detail


• Time Management


• Classification Certification


• Knowledge of Warehouse software - C2C


• Expresses interest in Leadership Training

WORKING CONDICTIONS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly for the duration of a shift.


• Works safely and uses all necessary PPE


• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and lift cumbersome and/or heavy objects.


• Ability to work prolonged and/or irregular hours.


• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions


• Ability to work through stressful situations.


• Must be able to navigate warehouse.


• Must be able to work Monday-Friday 6 a.m.- 5 p.m. Occasional Weekends and Overtime

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or tasks that may be required.

Additional Notes

DGM provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law