Warehouse Clerk - 3rd Shift (8 Hours) - Columbus Material Control

Warehouse Clerk - 3rd Shift (8 Hours), 10:30pm-7:00am, Mon-Fri (Weekend Overtime)

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for all forklift operators assigned to the receiving, picking, staging, auditing, and shipping of components, finished goods (FG) and parcels.  This position also supports the flow of materials issued and returned from production, performs component, and finished goods inventory reconciliations, and issues labels to production in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI).  This person is responsible in maintaining IRA (Inventory Record Accuracy) #’s > 98% and it is responsible in coaching and training staff and forklift operators on the specifics to allocate and set up all type of pallets at right location with matching labels (pallet and rack ID). This individual is a reference resource to SAP transactions and is a go to person for SAP questions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates PIT equipment, such as sit-down forklifts, counter-balance lift, cherry-pickers, turret trucks, and reach trucks within the safety and operational requirements established by the Company and equipment manufacturer.
• Coordinates and facilitates the distribution of pick lists to forklift operators based on the production and shipping schedules.

• Verifies material transfer orders from production are complete and accurate.
• Processes material returns from the production floor in SAP and completes the material reconciliation to ensure accurate inventory balances.
• Performs physical inventory checks for components, labels and finished goods; identifies discrepancies and processes corrections as needed.
• Supports the production department through issuing product labels to the process order, and staging label cages.
• Enters process order information in SAP, applies a label to material received, reconciles any variances, and coordinates warehouse locations for materials.
• Coordinates and schedules inbound deliveries and outbound shipments with local and regional trucking companies; processes in customer’s inventory portal as applicable.

• Completes and retains all receiving and shipping documentation and records based on applicable SOPs and WIs.

• Communicates and coordinates with the appropriate internal departments, customers, and vendors to resolve any issues that may prevent on-time and accurate inbound receipts and shipments.

• Coordinates with internal departments to track and handle high priority incoming inspections, put-aways and quarantine releases. 
• Processes, audits, and reconciles all transactions related to receiving of raw materials and components and shipping of FGs in SAP, processes in customer’s inventory portal as applicable.

• Executes sales orders in SAP to create pick lists for finished goods shipments.
• Monitors the workflow and progress of the Forklift Operators to ensure timely receipts and shipments.

• Audits and confirms raw materials, components and FGs are accurate before processing transactions in SAP or loading for outbound shipments.

• Schedules outbound shipments for raw materials, components, and finished goods, and processes the transactions in SAP and our customer’s portal.
• Coordinates with our customer’s transportation department and trucking companies to ensure outbound trailers are received for on-time and accurate shipments.

• Generates express/ground air bills, packing lists and freight bill of ladings (BOLs) for shipments, which may include HazMat shipments.
• Receives, prepares and processes inbound and outbound parcels from respective departments and vendors.

• Assists in investigating inventory related issues.

• Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies & procedures.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system, FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations, includes maintaining clean and orderly areas at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent highly preferred.  In lieu of Diploma or GED, years of experience, knowledge, skills, and fit will be considered.
• Prior experience operating powered industrial equipment in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• SAP experience, preferred.
• HazMat certification a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-starter with strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote and participate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ability to adapt to rotating assignments with a positive attitude and results.
• Ability to receive and understand instructions and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to always operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to plan-ahead to minimize potential issues that may affect the company’s growth objectives.
• Ability to understand and complete procedure documents in accordance with SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Good understanding of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations (GMP’s) and OSHA safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work overtime & weekends as required.
• Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs.

Working Conditions:

• Not climate controlled, except in offices.
• Exposure to frequent movement of motorized equipment throughout the facility, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

• Wear hairnet, safety glasses, long pants, steel toe shoes/boots and any other uniform standards.
• Sit, bend, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time in one place.

• Lift items up to 50lbs.