WAI, a leading international automotive parts manufacturing and distribution company, is looking for Outbound Associates to join our Distribution Center team! We offer competitive pay, an excellent benefits package, paid time off and paid holidays, fun events, free coffee service, friendly work environment and growth opportunities! We have a wage progression scale that allows for 2 additional raises in your first year alone! Other wonderful incentives include:

• $1000 attendance bonus
• $500 referral bonus
• Great benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, EAP and Company Perks
• Growth and promotion opportunities and much more!

Outbound Associate will be responsible for supporting outbound operations through the queue management system. This position will also assist with the picking, verifying and packing of orders according to the customer specifications and requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and interprets a variety of stage plans, pick lists and SOP\xe2\x80\x99s (Standard Operating Procedures) or WI\xe2\x80\x99s (Work Instructions)
• Perform general physical activities in order to load, unload, sort and move products
• Operation of material handling equipment (RF devices, label machines, weight scales, & some Powered Equipment such as forklift, picker or pallet jacks, etc.)
• Conducts quality inspection of correct part number and quantity. Follows procedures to ensure accurate transfers, transactions and labeling
• Responsible for ensuring all documentation on Loads are correct
• Performs various duties including loading trailers and the put away of picked overage
• Perform various data entry transactions to create a smooth Work flow process
• Responsible for a clean and safe work area
• Inspect material handling equipment, structures, or materials to identify problems or defects
• May complete daily production sheets
• Mark and/or tag containers with identifying information
• Assemble product containers
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs or management\xe2\x80\x99s request

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required) Education - High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or two + years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Years of Experience \xe2\x80\x93 2+ years of related experience Skills and Ability \xe2\x80\x93 Follows instructions and responds to management direction, general office skills required. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Must be able to recognize similarities and difference between words and a series of numbers.



Work Environment This position operates in a warehouse environment, using standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, and forklift equipment.




Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities:




Physical Demand

Description


Sitting and Standing

Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position


Walking, Reaching and Handling

Must be able to stand and walk 60% of time, lift up to 40 lbs. normal, up to 70 lbs. less than 10% of time.


Seeing

Frequently reads various documents and operates computer and other office tools/databases. Ability to distinguish colors.


Talking and Hearing

Frequently communicates with colleagues, co-workers, and customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.


Manual Dexterity

Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization