Warehouse Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The Warehouse Assistant plays a critical role in the supply chain, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and shipment of products, combining physical and administrative tasks. Key Highlights: 1. Ensures efficient product flow throughout the supply chain. 2. Combines physical and administrative tasks in warehouse management. 3. Handles warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control. A **Warehouse Assistant** is the key professional who ensures products flow efficiently within a supply chain. Their work guarantees that goods arrive in good condition, are properly stored, and are shipped on time to the next destination (e.g., sales floor or end customer). **Core Functions and Responsibilities** A Warehouse Assistant’s daily routine involves a combination of physical and administrative work. Key responsibilities include: * **Receiving and Storage:** Receiving incoming goods at the warehouse. This includes verifying that products and quantities match documentation (delivery notes, invoices), rejecting damaged items, and entering data into the system. Subsequently, products must be stored in designated locations, optimizing space usage and adhering to established storage practices. * **Order Picking and Dispatch:** A core task is order preparation. This involves selecting the correct items (picking) according to dispatch orders, verifying that quantities and specifications match requirements, and preparing items for subsequent packaging and shipment. Finally, they coordinate and supervise loading goods onto transport vehicles and hand over documentation to the carrier. * **Inventory Control and Organization:** Maintaining order and cleanliness in the work area is essential. The assistant participates in cycle counts and full inventories, tracking missing or slow-moving items, and reporting stock discrepancies. They also verify expiration dates and segregate damaged goods for proper handling. **Common Skills and Requirements** To perform this role effectively, the following qualities and knowledge are typically required: * **Education and Experience:** Completion of secondary education (high school) is generally required. Prior experience in similar roles—such as warehouse worker, procurement assistant, or restocking staff—is highly valued. * **Technical Skills:** Proficiency with technological tools such as barcode scanners (RF scanners) and warehouse management systems (WMS) is important, along with basic knowledge of office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and enterprise applications like SAP. * **Physical and Personal Capabilities:** The position requires the ability to lift and carry boxes of varying weights throughout the workday. Attention to detail, teamwork, ability to follow instructions, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are also highly valued. Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time Pay: $270,751 \- $892,584 per month Expected hours: 40\.0 per week Work Location: In person