Warehouse Operator - ATR - 1st Shift - NAIC4
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and closed nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list 13 years in a row!
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Job Summary:
Warehouse Operators are responsible for receiving, moving, picking and shipping product throughout our warehouse and integration operations. Responsibilities include operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) inside and around racking systems, applying and scanning labels to endure product is properly tracked, ensuring all product is safely and securely loaded or stored. The position reports to a Warehouse Supervisor. This position works in a fast-paced environment, operates handheld scanning equipment, operates various Powered Industrial Trucks, follows processes and is a team player.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates an understanding of safety and best practices while operating equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Crane or Box Truck
- Identifies areas where efficiency and process improvement are needed within own work area.
- Applies new ideas or approaches to own work to enhance outputs.
- Uses established tools and techniques to track progress related to implementing process improvements.
- Learns and supports the processes of receiving, shipping and warehousing materials
- Collects information to understand problems and identify their origin.
- Researches events and known solutions for basic or routine problems.
- Implements prescribed steps and ensures effective resolution, escalating troubleshooting if needed.
- Demonstrates attention during discussions by taking notes and asking clarifying questions.
- Demonstrates awareness of non-verbal behavior/cues (i.e., body language) when listening and communicating.
- Restates and reflects back information to check for understanding.
- Works with supervisors to set goals and priorities for individual work and manages time efficiently to accomplish goals.
- Remains focused without becoming sidetracked by non-urgent or less important tasks or interruptions.
- Demonstrates punctuality and reliability in meeting individual deadlines, complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Complies with and promote safety guidelines
- Promotes a clean and organized (5S) warehouse operation.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED required
- A minimum of 2 years' progressive experience in a related field required
- A minimum of 2 years' warehousing experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including operating a PIT at an elevation of 25+ feet from the warehouse floor.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on doing whatever it takes to get the job done to deliver customer delight
- The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, thorough and accurate work on deadlines
- Standard shift hours are generally observed, and the job may include voluntary or mandatory overtime
- This role will be expected to work in a non-climate controlled environment
Physical Demands
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Frequently
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently
- Reaching 30" to 72": Constantly
- Eye/hand coordination: Constantly
- Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently
- Lifting Overhead: Occasionally
- Carrying: Frequently
- Twisting/Turning: Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally
- Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly
- Gripping/Grasping: Frequently
- Climb (more than 2 steps): Occasionally
Working Environment
- Work near moving machinery: Constant
- Fumes or airborne particles: Frequent
- Toxic or caustic chemicals: Frequent
- Risk of electrical shock: Frequent
- Extremes: heat (non-weather): Occasional
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities