Warehouse Assistant

Where

Miami, FL

What you'll be doing

Operates forklift to move cargo from warehouse staging area and fill containers continuously. Set up pallets in staging area, completing shipments using forklift to obtain items from shelves throughout warehouse. Manually pick and pull items from racks based on pick tickets or loading guides to complete orders. Receive, scan, and verify cargo quantities based on company procedures and customer requirements. Identify and transport cargo to and from warehouse into containers, palletize cargo, scan and wrap manually. Push/pull or utilize fork lift to move palletized cargo to final staging area. Load and unload containers, delivery trucks manually and/or with lift/dolly and verifies incoming and outgoing cargo by weighing, counting and documenting. Inform supervisor immediately of any discrepancies, damages and/or spoiled cargo. Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas. Ensure that cargo is loaded in appropriate container or trailer for shipment. Obtain boxes for repackaging items and labeling. Checks and arranges for regular maintenance of forklift. Changes propane tanks, oil and water, etc. Reports electrical and/or mechanical difficulties to warehouse mechanic. Maintain awareness of all surroundings (i.e. trucks, people etc.) at all times in order to avoid collisions.

What your background should be

A minimum of two years of previous experience working in consolidator/forwarder warehouse environment. A minimum of two years of previous experience operating a forklift. Authorization to operate heavy equipment will be provided by company. Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a basic to intermediate level. Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information. Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative. Possess organizational and time management skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees. Ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.

Required Schooling / Training

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Who is the client company

This is an ocean transportation company.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com