Job description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Visual Comfort & Co. We are the industry’s leading resource for decorative and architectural lighting, as well as ceiling fans. Our extensive product assortment is available in every style, for every application, and fits every budget.
Our family of brands include Visual Comfort - the premier resource for signature designer lighting; Tech Lighting - the leading brand for modern decorative and specification grade, architectural lighting; Generation Lighting - combining legacy collections along with a new generation of well-known, leading designers that offers lighting at an outstanding value; and Monte Carlo - specializing in trend-inspired ceiling fan designs.
SUMMARY:
The Lean Material Handler duties include, but are not limited to, loading, unloading and moving material in the warehouse. This role will typically be designated as the team lead and coordinate tasks to team members as assigned by the manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Related Experience: A minimum of 1 to 3 years of full-time industry experience in a warehouse, distribution center, order fulfillment center, logistics, supply chain operations or manufacturing environment. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be accepted.
Experience with picking parts or components from work instructions.
Current Forklift license and certification. Ability to exhibit experience with a stand-up high reach forklift equipment, sit-down forklift
equipment, pallet riders and/or stock pickers.
Must exhibit the ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
HOURS:
Typically, Monday through Friday, full-time work hours with possible flexible work patterns as designated by the Supervisor and/or manager. Availability before or after designated work hours and/or weekends may be required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
- Strong knowledge of distribution center compliance and procedures and the objectives of handling material within a warehouse.
- Experience and the ability to utilize a RF scanner
- Experience with a forklift truck and/or a tugger.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with other team members, as well as, internal and external customers.
- Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate in English verbally and in writing and to read and understand materials printed in English.
- Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
- Conveys materials to designated storage areas.
- Effectively communicate with Table leads to facilitate efficient Material flow.
- Proactively identify damaged parts and calls immediate attention to it.
- Follow all safety procedures including proper usage of safety equipment and tools.
- Must be present in the workplace and demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager.
- Supports and exhibits the Visual Comfort Group Company Values.
- Participate in twice daily ergo exercises
Marginal Functions:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting: frequently
Sitting: occasionally
Standing: frequently
Climbing: occasionally
Kneeling: occasionally
Reaching: frequently
Feeling: occasionally
Walking: frequently
Bending: occasionally
Balancing: occasionally
Crouching: occasionally
Handling: frequently
Strength: heavy (up to 0-50 lbs.)
Stooping: occasionally
Crawling: occasionally
Manual dexterity: frequently
Cognitive Considerations:
Must exhibit cognitive abilities to:
- Solve problems by collaborating with Team Members
- Focus on critical tasks as directed by the Manager
- Respect the requirements and deadlines of others
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
- Exposure to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.
- Infrequent exposure to cleaning materials. (E.g., copier toner).
- Parking is provided approximately one block away from building.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
During employment team members are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological development, etc.
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