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Flexsteel Industries Warehouse Associate in Edgerton, Kansas

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse facility. Your responsibilities will revolve around the efficient handling, organizing, and processing of goods and materials within the warehouse environment. This includes tasks such as receiving incoming shipments, accurately recording inventory, picking and packing orders, and preparing items for shipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to a positive team dynamic.

Note: At our company, we believe in recognizing the value of expertise and dedication. We offer a highly competitive starting wage of $25 per hour. Higher compensation is available for individuals with a proven track record and expertise and longevity in warehouse operations. In addition to competitive compensation, we provide comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, and a 401k retirement plan. Ideal candidates for this role will possess 1-3 years of relevant experience in material handling and logistics within a warehouse setting.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Utilize RF Scanners and AS400/SAP to ensure accurate inventory management, as required.

  • Transport products using hand carts, dollies, and powered industrial equipment.

  • Meets performance standards for quality, productivity, reliability, initiative, safety, and work relationships.

  • Manually loads and unloads product into/onto platforms, van trailers, flat bed trailers and ocean containers.

  • No Travel is required.

  • All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; use fingers and hands to handle, grasp, manipulate, assemble, and feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, and kneel; talk and hear; bending at waist.

  • The employee is frequently required to stand on hard surfaces for long periods, as well as occasionally being required to balance.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

  • Position requires a considerable amount of lifting, pushing, and pulling required in this position, as well as some stooping/bending/twisting and kneeling postures required.

  • Position requires moderate to heavy lifting pushing, pulling, and carrying capabilities (46-75 lbs.), and will occasionally require very heavy pushing/pulling and moving of materials (76-100lbs). Use lifting aids or partner lifts as required per policy and procedures.

  • Manually manipulate, push, and pull up to 100 pounds occasionally to or from a hand cart, pallet, or furniture buck for 2 to 10 feet. Use lifting aids or partner lifts as required per policy and procedures.

  • Ability to hold arm and hand steady while working with hand and pneumatic tools.

  • Manual dexterity and foot/hand/eye coordination is necessary to control industrial material handling equipment.

  • Subject to fluctuating temperatures within the work facility, as impacted by the weather.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Flexsteel is committed to ensuring the health and safety of their workforce. However, this job is performed in a non-air-conditioned working environment, where the candidate may occasionally be exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise. This position will require you to work near powered industrial trucks and equipment.

Work will require the associate to wear personal protective equipment as directed and adhere to all facility environmental, safety and health rules and requirements.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10:00 am – 6:30 pm

EEO/AA Employer Disabled/Veteran

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexsteel 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, protected veteran or disability status. For more information visit the United States Department of Labor website

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