Warehouse Assistant - Sorter

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position: ·      

  • Sort all goods that are being delivered and shipped ·     
  •  Conduct daily filing of receipts ·      
  • Ensure Accuracy in approved store price points ·       
  • Assist in receiving unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing to sales associates for processing ·       
  • Read customer orders, work orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped ·       
  • Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped ·       
  • Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department. ·       
  • Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program. ·       
  • Assist in counting of physical inventory. ·       
  • Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments. ·       
  • Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times. ·       
  • Wear the proper safety equipment. ·       
  • Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments. ·      
  • Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method ·       
  • Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.     

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
  • In addition to performance of the essential functions above, this position may be required to perform a combination of other supportive functions, to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of Fontana Limited.
     Other:
  • In order to properly service our clients, you may be required to work outside of our scheduled business hours.
  • Timely execution of duties in keeping with pre-arranged schedule.
  • Care and diligence in protecting the organization’s assets

Job Requirement

EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION ·      
  •   School Leaving Certificate ·       
  • At least 5 CXC subject including Mathematics and English ·       
  • At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ·    
   
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. ·       
  • Ability to provide clear and accurate verbal instructions and directions to individuals with various levels of technical expertise ·       
  • Willingness to work in a fast paced environment. ·      
  • Ability to arrange items into logical orders or patterns according to a specific rule or set of rules ·       
  • Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods. ·       
  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses ·       
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate (verbal, listening, writing) and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles (e.g., trucks, carts) for product relocation ·       
  • Must be detailed oriented and a multitasker with superb organizational skills ·       
  • Must possess a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency ·       
  • Must have strong internal and external customer service skills ·       
  • Willingness to demonstrate lateral service and support in a cooperative and pleasant manner for the overall good of the company.  

Personal Characteristics ·      
  • Excellent time management skills ·      
  • Outstanding communications skills, written and oral ·       
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment ·       
  • Self-motivated; Hands-on, leads by example ·       
  • Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives