{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0a186dca7d100aef2071b7b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0a186dca7d100aef2071b7b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0a186dca7d100aef2071b7b5","title":"General Warehouse Associate","description":"Summary: Strong job performance has potential to lead to permanent placement. Responsible for general entry-level warehouse operations activities in one or more of the following areas: receiving, unloading, stowing/stocking, picking, processing, stacking, sorting, packing, shipping, inventory, and/or returns. Within area of responsibility, Warehouse Associate must meet the company's quality, productivity, security, and safety standards. Work is of a routine nature requiring very limited training or specialized skills.\nEssential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:\nBreak down /opens boxes\nApplies/removes stickers from product\nUnloads product from cartons\nManually packs and seals cartons\nGathers and compacts trash\nManually makes cardboard boxes and displays\nLoads product onto Conveyor to maintain expected and continuous product flow\nCleans the distribution center and individual areas\nPerforms duties and responsibilities following established procedures\nFollow safety rules for personal protection and the protection of others; including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.\nNon-Essential Functions:\nOther duties may be assigned, directed or requested.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)\nResponsible, dependable, punctual; take pride in work\nPhysical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:\nMust be able to stand up to 8 hours in a day.\nMust be able to walk up to 6 hours.\nWill continuously reach up and out.\nWill occasionally climb.\nWill occasionally push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds.\nWill occasionally have repetitive foot movement.\nWill frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, simple and firm grasping and/or fine hand manipulation.\nSpecific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.\nUse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.\nMust be able to wear PPE.\nLanguage Skills:\nAbility to print and speak simple sentences well both written and verbally, in English.\nAbility to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers.\nMathematical Skills:\nMust be proficient in mathematics\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.\nReasoning Ability:\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form\nAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations\nWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\nThe work performed is in a factory environment\nThe employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust, and will be working around moving machinery\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels\nMust be able to work in a fast paced, team environment\nWhat we offer:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nEmployee discount\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nVision insurance\nClimate controlled environment\n4 day work week\nGenerous Book Discount\nPaid Holiday's\nReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 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Responsible for general entry-level warehouse operations activities in one or more of the following areas: receiving, unloading, stowing/stocking, picking, processing, stacking, sorting, packing, shipping, inventory, and/or returns. Within area of responsibility, Warehouse Associate must meet the company's quality, productivity, security, and safety standards. Work is of a routine nature requiring very limited training or specialized skills.\nEssential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:\nBreak down /opens boxes\nApplies/removes stickers from product\nUnloads product from cartons\nManually packs and seals cartons\nGathers and compacts trash\nManually makes cardboard boxes and displays\nLoads product onto Conveyor to maintain expected and continuous product flow\nCleans the distribution center and individual areas\nPerforms duties and responsibilities following established procedures\nFollow safety rules for personal protection and the protection of others; including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.\nNon-Essential Functions:\nOther duties may be assigned, directed or requested.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)\nResponsible, dependable, punctual; take pride in work\nPhysical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:\nMust be able to stand up to 8 hours in a day.\nMust be able to walk up to 6 hours.\nWill continuously reach up and out.\nWill occasionally climb.\nWill occasionally push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds.\nWill occasionally have repetitive foot movement.\nWill frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, simple and firm grasping and/or fine hand manipulation.\nSpecific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.\nUse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.\nMust be able to wear PPE.\nLanguage Skills:\nAbility to print and speak simple sentences well both written and verbally, in English.\nAbility to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers.\nMathematical Skills:\nMust be proficient in mathematics\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.\nReasoning Ability:\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form\nAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations\nWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\nThe work performed is in a factory environment\nThe employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust, and will be working around moving machinery\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels\nMust be able to work in a fast paced, team environment\nWhat we offer:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nEmployee discount\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nVision insurance\nClimate controlled environment\n4 day work week\nGenerous Book Discount\nPaid Holiday's\nReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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