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Warehouse Associate

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Zep Inc.

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Logistics
    Facilities Management
  • Montréal, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must receive and stock shipments, accurately pull orders, use equipment, handle paperwork per DOT, and assist in management duties. Support training and participate in Kaizen events.
  • You will receive, stock, and pull orders accurately, label products, load trucks, manage paperwork, cover for the manager, participate in training, and support various warehouse operations.

Requirements

  • Receive shipments from other facilities, vendors, and returns from customers.
  • Stock product received from other mfg facilities and vendors.
  • Restock unused products from customer returns.
  • Report damaged , missing, or used products to warehouse or distribution manager.
  • Many items are put away manually in case good quantities.
  • Accurately pull customer orders to ensure correct product, size and quantity.
  • Pull orders from picking slips or greenbar reports.
  • Orders will be pulled for truck line shipments, SRD's and CPU's.
  • Equipment used will be 2 wheelers, carts, fork lifts, and order pickers.
  • Requires lift of case goods, pails, and drums.
  • Fill out picking slips with proper shipping information, label product, and wrap skids for truck line pick up.
  • Load out bound trucks safely.
  • Paperwork must be compliant with DOT regulations.
  • Fill in for warehouse / distribution manager in his/her absence.
  • Perform other duties as needed, including but not limited to ordering trucks, cycle counts, physical inventory, training and audits, communicating with truck lines, communicating with reps and customers, housekeeping, training of new employees, etc.
  • Participate in Kaizen events, other ZBS efforts etc.
  • Be able to perform the duties of distribution, shipping full truck loads to the other Zep DC such as ship dating the trucks, running morning production b/o reports, finalizing the DC truck and good communications with the full truck load carriers.

Responsibilities

  • Receive shipments from other facilities, vendors, and returns from customers. Stock product received from other mfg facilities and vendors. Restock unused products from customer returns. Report damaged, missing, or used products to warehouse or distribution manager. Many items are put away manually in case good quantities.
  • Accurately pull customer orders to ensure correct product, size and quantity. Pull orders from picking slips or greenbar reports. Orders will be pulled for truck line shipments, SRD's and CPU's. Equipment used will be 2 wheelers, carts, fork lifts, and order pickers. Requires lift of case goods, pails, and drums.
  • Fill out picking slips with proper shipping information, label product, and wrap skids for truck line pick up. Load out bound trucks safely. Paperwork must be compliant with DOT regulations.
  • Fill in for warehouse / distribution manager in his/her absence. Perform other duties as needed, including but not limited to ordering trucks, cycle counts, physical inventory, training and audits, communicating with truck lines, communicating with reps and customers, housekeeping, training of new employees, etc... Participate in Kaizen events, other ZBS efforts etc.. be able to perform the duties of distribution, shipping full truck loads to the other Zep DC such as ship dating the trucks, running morning production b/o reports, finalizing the DC truck and good communications with the full truck load carriers.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Warehouse Associate at Zep Inc.?

The primary responsibility of a Warehouse Associate includes receiving shipments, stocking products, accurately pulling customer orders, filling out shipping paperwork, and performing various warehouse duties as needed.

What kind of equipment will I be using in this position?

In this position, you will use equipment such as two-wheelers, carts, forklifts, and order pickers.

Is physical labor required for this job?

Yes, the job requires lifting case goods, pails, and drums, along with other physical activities, including manual stock handling.

Can this position lead to additional responsibilities?

Yes, the Warehouse Associate may fill in for the warehouse/distribution manager in their absence and could take on additional duties like ordering trucks and training new employees.

What does Zep Inc. value in its employees?

Zep Inc. values stewardship, passion for problem solving, empowerment, expertise, and doing the right thing, aligning with its purpose to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

Is there any specific training provided for new employees?

Yes, training for new employees is part of the warehouse associate's responsibilities, ensuring they understand proper procedures and safety.

Does Zep Inc. promote a diverse workplace?

Yes, Zep Inc. is committed to diversity and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, and former military personnel, to apply.

Are there any compliance requirements I should be aware of?

Yes, paperwork must comply with DOT regulations, and proper shipping information is required for outgoing orders.

What is the work environment like at Zep Inc.?

The work environment at Zep Inc. is focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and a commitment to ethical standards and inclusiveness.

How does Zep Inc. align with environmental responsibilities?

Zep Inc. continuously improves the safety of its products and works to reduce environmental impact, reflecting its value of stewardship.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1937
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zep Inc., is a leading specialty chemical goods company selling a wide variety of high-performance products that help professionals and prosumers clean, maintain and protect their assets. We sell our products directly and through our distribution partners into the transportation, food & beverage, industrial & institutional, and laundry industries. Additionally, our products are available in the retail channel to DIY and DIFM Prosumers who want to do it right the first time. Millions of Prosumers and hundreds of thousands of businesses depend on us every day while using our well recognized and established brand names, such as: Zep®, Zep Commercial®, Zep Professional®, Enforcer®, National Chemical™, Selig™, Misty®, Next Dimension™, Petro®, i-Chem®, TimeMist®, TimeWick™, MicrobeMax®, Country Vet®, Konk®, Original Bike Spirits®, Blue Coral®, Black Magic®, Rain-X®, Niagara National™, FC Forward Chemicals®, Rexodan®, Mykal™, and a number of private labeled brands.