Warehouse Assistant
Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC, Noblesville, IN, United States
About
Metro Plastics Technologies is an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. With over 45 years in business, Metro Plastics has extensive plastic production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a dedicated on‑site tool room and metrology lab supporting operations in a newly built state‑of‑the‑art facility in Noblesville, IN.
Purpose
Material, packaging, and completed items are received, stored, counted, and distributed throughout the warehouse. Supports shipping via numerous suppliers to guarantee products get to their destination on schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares and processes receiving and shipping documents
Loads and unloads items to and from warehouse (receiving and shipping dock) and production floor using various moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets for shipment
Maintains forklift log, according to state and federal regulations
Opens bales, crates, and other containers; records amounts of materials or items received
Weighs or counts materials and marks with identifying information to ensure conformance to company standards
Uses WMS (warehouse management system) and RF scanners to view inventory and approved move transactions
Assists with placing delivered items and returned items from production into stock
Prepares parcels for mailing
Maintains accurate records
Ensures orderliness and cleanliness of warehouse and prevents aisles and emergency exits from being blocked
Participates in and prepares for physical inventories, conducts cycle counts and assists other areas as needed
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned
Education / Experience / Skills
H.S. Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months related work experience; previous experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
Experience operating moving equipment such as forklifts, and manual and electric pallet jacks
Must be certified to operate equipment within 60 days from date of hire
Ability to read and understand work instructions, manuals, and safety rules
Experience using barcode scanners and WMS to track materials
Ability to adapt to changing priorities with strong time management skills in a fast‑paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter and able to effectively work without close supervision
Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
Employee will stand or walk most of their work hours
Employee will routinely use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules
Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Paid Basic Life and Short-term Disability
Employee Paid Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Plans
PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays
401(k)
Equal Opportunity Employer
E-Verify
Drug Testing / Background Check
Disclaimer
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform; additional functions may be required. The organization reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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Metro Plastics Technologies is an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. With over 45 years in business, Metro Plastics has extensive plastic production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a dedicated on‑site tool room and metrology lab supporting operations in a newly built state‑of‑the‑art facility in Noblesville, IN.
Purpose
Material, packaging, and completed items are received, stored, counted, and distributed throughout the warehouse. Supports shipping via numerous suppliers to guarantee products get to their destination on schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares and processes receiving and shipping documents
Loads and unloads items to and from warehouse (receiving and shipping dock) and production floor using various moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets for shipment
Maintains forklift log, according to state and federal regulations
Opens bales, crates, and other containers; records amounts of materials or items received
Weighs or counts materials and marks with identifying information to ensure conformance to company standards
Uses WMS (warehouse management system) and RF scanners to view inventory and approved move transactions
Assists with placing delivered items and returned items from production into stock
Prepares parcels for mailing
Maintains accurate records
Ensures orderliness and cleanliness of warehouse and prevents aisles and emergency exits from being blocked
Participates in and prepares for physical inventories, conducts cycle counts and assists other areas as needed
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned
Education / Experience / Skills
H.S. Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months related work experience; previous experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
Experience operating moving equipment such as forklifts, and manual and electric pallet jacks
Must be certified to operate equipment within 60 days from date of hire
Ability to read and understand work instructions, manuals, and safety rules
Experience using barcode scanners and WMS to track materials
Ability to adapt to changing priorities with strong time management skills in a fast‑paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter and able to effectively work without close supervision
Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
Employee will stand or walk most of their work hours
Employee will routinely use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules
Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Paid Basic Life and Short-term Disability
Employee Paid Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Plans
PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays
401(k)
Equal Opportunity Employer
E-Verify
Drug Testing / Background Check
Disclaimer
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform; additional functions may be required. The organization reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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