Shipping/Warehouse Technician - High Point, United States - Fitesa Simpsonville Inc.

Description

Job Description

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our Fitesa location in High Point, NC has an excellent opportunity for a Shipping/Warehouse Technician to join our rapidly growing team. Our Warehouse Technicians provide support to the High Point shipping, receiving and warehouse operations by unloading and storing raw materials; handling and staging finished goods and handling packaging materials, additionally performing correct handling and storing of downgraded materials.

In addition to a highly competitive pay structure, we offer these additional benefits:

Fitesa Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + additional annual 3% company contribution
• Flexible insurance packages with no waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift, clamp truck, and attachments, i.e. forks, clamps, pole, etc. in a safe manner and any other packaging/material handling equipment.
• Record shipping/receiving information on proper documents.
• Ensure items received are in good order and correct.
• Focus on continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Ensure all packaging meets the Quality Standard and repair as needed while following the packaging/label instructions.
• Follow SDS procedures on chemicals received.
• Ensure FIFO is used when storing inventory and perform inventory counts as directed.
• Clean, organize and maintain cores and all other storage areas.
• Properly segregate and store downgraded materials.
• Unload raw material trucks and report to supervisor and unusual conditions in raw materials.
• Stage and/or load goods for shipment.
• Communicate with off-going and on-coming warehouse technicians to ensure proper handoff.
• Provide coverage during absence of other shift technicians.
• Follow all company safety procedures.
• Complete/perform all other duties as required or directed by supervisor.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• 3-5 years in Warehousing function. - preferred
• Experienced in Shipping and Receiving function preferred.
• Experience navigating within ERP software; MS Dynamics and/or FIRM experience a plus.
• Above average communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and use time management efficiently

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

• Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.