Warehouse Assistant

• Responsible for assisting the Warehouse Manager in the successful and timely flow of production work.
• Deliver and pick up materials as needed, operate vehicles when necessary.
• Ensure proper working condition of work areas, grounds, trucks, tools, fixtures, and equipment; inform Warehouse Manager to arrange repairs/replacements as needed.
• Responsible for working with the Warehouse Manager to ensure accurate and timely shipping and receiving of all subcontract work materials and finished products.
• Establish and maintain inventory control systems for all raw and finished materials; always keep inventory current; notify the Warehouse Manager of any inventory shortages.
• Work with production co-workers on an individual and group basis to maintain order of warehouses.
• Recommend tools, fixtures, equipment, or layout changes to improve workflow, productivity, quality of work performance.
• Monitor, issue tools and consumables to all production employees.
• Monitor and issue clothing to all employees.
• Monitor and issue of all safety equipment required by employees.
• Arrange for regular removal and recycling of appropriate production boxes, plastics, paper, etc...
• Perform other duties as required by the nature of the position or as requested by Warehouse Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Approximately 3+ years warehouse experience.
• Excellent understanding of warehouse procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
• Valid drivers' licence.
• Ability to operate forklift effectively.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

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