Warehouse Staff- Boston, MA#12068

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Warehouse Staff- Boston, MA

Job Category : Logistics / Distribution

Industry : Logistics

Salary : $50K (DOE)

English : Business Level

Job Description / QualificationsJapanese logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Staff.

I. General Position summary :

General Summary

This position is responsible for loading, unloading, and movement and storage of materials / goods

around the warehouse and surrounding work area.

II. Essential Job functions :

Primary Job functions

1) Perform Receiving functions

By checking and confirming addresses; by examining damaged goods and following prescribed

• procedures for response; by checking surface label, attached documentation, and dimensions;

by determining if shipping errors are the result of manufacturers error or some other factor; by

creating and submitting a receiving reports including O / H reports, O / H labels, damage report,

and discrepancy notices; by applying O / H labels on the appropriate goods; by ensuring the

accuracy of the surface label and O / H report; by verifying inland freight charges and any COD

amount due, either by chart or telephone confirmation with trucking company; by sending and

receiving information via email, fax, etc; by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner

and informing appropriate management; and by performing any other tasks as required by

management.

2) Performs shipping functions

By weighing cargo; by inspecting cargo; by packing and ensuring inventory list is correct; by

picking up correct cargo according to copy 8 and applying house / direct labels to the surface of

goods; by putting the necessary shipping mark on packages; by repairing and repacking shipping

boxes as needed; by checking for appropriate number of packages per shipment in order to

prevent miscounts and missing items; by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner; and

by performing any other tasks as required by management.

3) Secures goods in storage area

By ensuring that all goods are properly secured and stored during the moving, loading, and

unloading processes; by stacking packages in accordance with safety instructions to ensure

packages are not damaged; by moving cargo and company supplies to maximize the utilization

of space for storage; by providing appropriate instructions to forklift operator; by securing

appropriate storage area as necessary; by maintaining O / H file; by repairing and repacking

damaged containers; by making an inventory of goods to report to customers; by

troubleshooting any issues in timely manners and informing appropriate management

immediately; and by performing any other tasks as required by management.

4) Inspects shipments

By inspecting incoming shipments according to instructions by customers; by recording

information about damaged and or missing incoming items; by informing and following up with

customers regarding discovered discrepancies in shipment or goods; by troubleshooting any

problems in a timely manners and informing appropriate management immediately; and by

performing any other tasks are required by management.

Secondary Job functions

1) Manage time and resources

By using tools provided by the company (phone, fax, email) in order to maximize productivity

and to accomplish tasks on time

2) Keeps management informed

By participating in meetings; and by reporting problems to management verbally or in writing in

order to avoid confusion and further problems.

3) Performs job according to safety guidelines

By adhering to prescribed safety precautions; by applying appropriate guidelines to abnormal

incidents and or accidents; and by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner and

informing appropriate management immediately.

Common job functions

1) Contributes to the team effort

By being flexible in work assignment; by covering for other staff as needed; and by

accomplishing related tasks when requested.

2) Maintain professional and technical knowledge

By attaining job-related certification; by keeping up on industry trends; and by applying that

knowledge to the job.

3) Acts on constructive feedback

By being open to feedback from peers, supervisors, and clients; by using the feedback to

improve performance.

4) Maintain and improve processes

By monitoring supplies and informing the direct supervisors when inventory is low; by

and by recommending changes where appropriate.

5) Upholds work standards.

By maintaining professional conduct and appearance; by realizing ones own limitations and

seeking assistance when needed; and by using established communication channels.