Warehouse Worker

<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Purpose:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Our Warehouse Worker will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by ensuring that orders are pulled, packed, converted, shipped, loaded, and received accurately and free from visible damage or defect.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Responsibilities:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>● Transport goods and supplies into and around the warehouse to ensure on time delivery of goods and supplies.<br>● Deliver general warehouse tasks using various material handling equipment to ensure all goods and supplies are stored and recorded with agreed procedures.<br>● Perform basic inventory control tasks and checks on quantities, quality, and availability against records following established inventory control procedures.<br>● Follow mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.<br>● Adhere to the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) policies, procedures and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to oneself and others in the workplace.<br>● Utilize and understand the warehouse operating systems to receive, print orders and locate inventory on the floor.<br>● Develop and maintain excellent skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.<br>● Perform additional duties as required.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>● Must be available to work 2nd shift</p><p>● This is a represented position<br />● Experience operating a variety of material handling equipment (lifting platforms, forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, etc.) required.</p><p></p><p><b>Our benefits include: </b><br />● Medical and Retirement Benefits available <br />● On-the-job training and skill development<br />● Paid Vacation and Holidays</p><p>● Salary Range $25.69/hour - $26.59/hour</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Experience:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>● 1-3 years of related job experience.<h3></h3><h3></h3>● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.<h3></h3><h3></h3>● Strong planning and organization skills are required.<h3></h3><h3></h3>● Warehouse experience required preferably working in a distribution environment.<h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Education:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>● High School Diploma/GED Preferred<h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Working Conditions:</b><br />The work environment for this position requires:<br />● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.<br />● Exposure to loud noise.<br />● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.</p><p></p><p><b>Physical Requirements:</b><br />The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. <br />● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.<br />● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.<br />● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.  <br />● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .<br />● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.<br />● Kneeling -  kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.</p><p></p><p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.  </p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><span><span>Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About Veritiv </b></p><p><span>Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.veritiv.com/" target="_blank"><u>www.veritiv.com</u></a><u> </u>and connect with the Company on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/veritiv/" target="_blank"><u>LinkedIn</u></a>.</span></p><p>Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.<br> <a href='https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/st/VOCOUS/en_us/desktop/assets/images/EEO-US.pdf' target='_blank'>EEO Policy US </a> | <a href='https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/st/VOCOUS/en_us/desktop/assets/images/EEO-Mexico.pdf' target='_blank'>EEO Policy Mexico </a> <br> This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.</p>

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