Warehouse/Distribution Associate

**Warehouse/Distribution Associate**Job titleWarehouse/Distribution AssociateLocationHouston, TX**Warehouse/Distribution Associate Summary****Main Functional Responsibilities*** Pick various materials, parts, and assemblies from warehouse and various staging locations for production area or shipping area use.* Prepare and stage materials and tools for optimal production/shipping use.* Use Syteline ERP system to complete required material movements and research as required.* Replenish and return materials as needed per request, visual indicators, or if found defective.* Look for ways to constantly reduce inventories, manage kanbans, and assuring good communication among team members.* Apply continuous improvement methods to identify and reduce pick errors, process issues, and quality concerns.* Read basic work instructions to determine materials staging and preparation methods needed to support assembly work.* Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory, focusing on timeliness and accuracy.* Referring to production orders, locates materials and supplies, accurately pulling inventory from assigned bin locations to support and execute pick/pack operations numerous times per workday.* Maintains an awareness of schedules and deadlines, adapts to changing work priorities throughout the shift.* Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.* Perform weigh counts for WIP returns to inventory.* Perform and transact system cycle counts as instructed.* Remove all recyclables from the assembly floor.* Prepare work orders for the assembly/packaging operations.* Operate small bagging and packaging equipment.* Consistently uses strength, dexterity, flexibility balance and good body mechanics when performing essential functions. Follows appropriate safety policies and procedures of APG as well as community and regulatory instruction.* Reports all broken and malfunctioning equipment immediately.* Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality as defined by APGs policy. Records all time worked accurately and consistently using the timekeeping method provided by APG.* Willingly completes other duties as assigned.**Job Requirements****Competencies*** Attention to Detail* Manual Dexterity* Focus* Self-Motivation**Work Environment**This job operates in an indoor setting. This role may routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* Walking 65%, standing 20%, sitting 15%* Moving materials with manual pallet jack* Lifting individual boxes up to 40 pounds* Stooping to pick up parts* Operating forklift and cherry pickerWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel; or crouch.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.* Ability to understand planned order reports and open order reports generated by Syteline.* Ability to operate electric pallet jack and forklift.* Ability to read and understand design drawings.* Ability to differentiate colors* Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, weigh scales, etc.* Willingness to adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work with minimal supervision.* Ability to work overtime**Education/Experience*** High School Diploma/GED* 2-4 years of production or warehouse experience