Warehouse Worker/Dispatcher

Materials Control Associate, Order Fulfillment Specialist, Receiver, Receiving Associate, Receiving Clerk, Receiving Coordinator, Shipper, Shipping Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Traffic Assistant, Warehouse Technician
 

A Warehouse Worker/Dispatcher is an employee responsible for various tasks within a warehouse or distribution center. Their primary duties typically involve handling incoming and outgoing shipments, organizing inventory, and ensuring the efficient operation of warehouse processes. 

• Receiving: Accepting deliveries of goods from suppliers, checking shipments for accuracy, and verifying quantities and quality against packing slips or purchase orders.
• Storing: Properly storing received items in designated warehouse locations, ensuring that inventory is organized, labeled, and easily accessible for retrieval.
• Picking: Fulfilling customer orders by selecting the appropriate items from inventory shelves or storage areas based on order specifications or picking lists.
• Packing: Packaging selected items securely and preparing them for shipment, including labeling packages with shipping information and ensuring that they are properly sealed and protected.
• Shipping: Arranging for the shipment of packages using shipping carriers or logistics providers, generating shipping labels, and coordinating pickup or drop-off schedules.
• Inventory Management: Conducting regular inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies, and updating inventory records in the warehouse management system to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Material Handling: Using equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or conveyor belts to move and transport materials within the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Quality Control: Inspecting incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, defects, or discrepancies and reporting any issues to supervisors or quality control personnel.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform tasks that involve lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects for extended periods.
• Attention to Detail: Being meticulous in checking inventory, labeling packages, and ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time to meet deadlines and complete tasks within specified timeframes.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish shared goals and tasks.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, and delivery personnel to coordinate tasks and address any issues.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly identifying and resolving problems that arise during inventory