Shipping - WAREHOUSE PERSON

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TITLE: Warehouse Person POSITION OBJECTIVE: Safely receive, store, move, and distribute raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production and shipping operations in a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour Benefits Include: • Free employee health insurance • Company-paid life insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and holidays • Opportunities for advancement • Comprehensive benefits package and more QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED preferred. • Minimum of 1 year of warehouse or material handling experience required. • Minimum of 1 year of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment required. • Forklift certification preferred or ability to become certified upon hire. • Experience operating a scissor lift preferred (if applicable). • Comfortable working at elevated heights when job duties require. • Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate overtime and non-standard work hours as necessary. • Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. • Commitment to safe work practices and company policies. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport, load, unload, stack, and stage materials. • Receive, inspect, store, and issue raw materials and finished goods. • Load and unload trucks while verifying quantities and product condition. • Supply production lines with materials as needed. • Maintain accurate inventory by scanning, recording, and documenting material movements. • Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues promptly. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. • Operate a scissor lift when required to retrieve or store materials at elevated locations. • Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and standard operating procedures. • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and other warehouse duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION • Manufacturing and warehouse environment. • Frequent exposure to moving mechanical equipment, forklifts, and warehouse traffic. • Exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, and other typical manufacturing conditions. • Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE). • Frequent work around elevated storage areas and occasional work at heights using a scissor lift. AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING • Prioritize daily material handling activities to support production and shipping schedules. • Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, and safety concerns. • Make routine decisions regarding material movement while following established procedures. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION • Ability to stand, walk, and change positions frequently over an eight-hour period. The position requires walking up to 8 hours per work shift. • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds. • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing. • Ability to safely operate a forklift for extended periods. • Ability to climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the workday. • Ability to work at elevated heights while operating a scissor lift, when required. • Ability to use hands and arms continuously to grasp, lift, and manipulate materials and equipment. • Ability to maintain visual awareness and depth perception necessary for safe forklift operation. • Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Lifting requirements up to and including 30 lbs. (frequently) • • Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. • Must be able to reach and lift above shoulders (frequently) VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: • Vision to read and clearly observe Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.