Berkshire Corporation
Warehouse Employee
Whitsett, North Carolina•Full-time
$19 - $20 hourly
$19 - $20 hourly
About the Job
Berkshire is the global contamination control leader for cleanroom and controlled environment consumable products. We provide customers with technically advanced materials aimed at application performance. We focus on total solutions that consistently minimize the risk of product and process contamination. With our customer relationships we continuously focus on complete engineered clean solutions. For almost 60 years, Berkshire has understood and delivered world class manufacturing, reliable supply chain, highest standards for quality, technically advanced products assuring mutual success each step of the way.
Berkshire Corporation is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Warehouse Employee for our 1st shift operation; hours are 7a – 3p, Monday through Friday, with overtime available during the week and on Saturdays.
The primary objective of this role is to hit production targets while maintaining exceptional quality standards. The ideal candidate balances collaborative teamwork with independent initiative, bringing a proactive, problem-solving mindset and sharp attention to detail. We seek an individual who partners effectively with peers and leadership, exhibits mature judgment, and consistently operates with loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
Key Job Function:
- Prepare finished product for domestic, international, and internal shipments.
- Receive freight.
- Deliver components and work-in-process materials to manufacturing floor.
- Participate in physical inventory & cycle counts.
- Consolidate inventory in warehouse locations.
Description of Candidate:
- Ability to work individually and as a team.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain high attention to detail and ensure compliance to standards.
- Ability to monitor own work while being aware of continuous improvement opportunities.
- Meet shipping and receiving standards while ensuring quality standards are met.
- Ability to follow ISO Work Instructions specific to position.
Qualifications of Candidate:
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Six to twelve months’ related warehouse experience.
- Proven record of exceptional attendance in previous positions.
- Ability to solve problems which require one or two math operations, some work with fractions & decimals.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, which contain several steps and may require a choice when changing conditions call for a different action.
- Ability to record shipping, receiving and quality related information in writing and via computer.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions as intended.
- Intermediate computer skills; ERP experience preferred.
- Ability to become certified and operate forklift adhering to safety guidelines.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
- ISO facility experience preferred.
Job Description - SHIPPING:
- Deliver components and work-in-process materials per Work Instructions to manufacturing areas.
- Prepare, domestic, international, FedEx, DHL, and UPS shipments per Work Instructions utilizing hand-held scanning devices.
- Palletize product according to pick list.
- Stretch wrap pallet per Work Instructions.
- Label product and pallets appropriately.
- Create general bill of lading and packing list.
- Evaluate material and follow procedure for reporting non-conforming product.
- Use of judgement to comply with instructions or prescribed routines, methods and/or practices.
Job Description - RECEIVING:
- Receive raw materials, packaging, subcontracted, and finished goods in M3 using a computer and handheld barcode scanner.
- Unload/admit inbound freight using appropriate equipment.
- Inspect freight for damages, completing Non-Conforming Material Report, if applicable.
- Deliver received goods to appropriate personnel, rack, or storage location.
- Generate Receiving Documents.
- Receive finished goods per the Work Instructions.
- Receive returned goods per the Work Instructions.
Job Expectations:
- Observe safety and security procedures and uses equipment and machines properly.
- Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis.
- Apply common sense to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.
- Expectation to work scheduled hours, arriving on time and staying through end of shift.
- Participation in physical inventory.
- Other duties as assigned by Logistics Manager or Warehouse Manager.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and/or walking for up to eight hours.
- Use of hands to operate shrink wrap, lift boxes, saw, scanners and computers.
- Occasional lifting up to 70 lbs., frequently up to 40 lbs.
- Exposure to and operation of machinery with moving parts.
- Moderate noise level.
- Close vision for inspection of labels and documents.
- Forklift operation (stand up and sit down).
- Operation of electric miter saw.
- Pushing and pulling manual and electric pallet jack.
- Unheated/non air-conditioned warehouse environment.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Life and Voluntary Life Insurance.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending with Company Match.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid Vacation.
- Personal/Sick.
- EAP Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.