Summary

JOB SUMMARY Provides leadership, assistance, and advice to coworkers in all areas of the warehouse operation, and serves as the trainer for new employees and newly promoted employees.  Inspects and receives cargo to protect the interest of Tropical and its customers.  Receives cargo on the main floor, UPS, Yard and Ramp.  Enters correct data in the warehouse management system, preparing cargo for putaway.  Operates a forklift as part of the receiving, stripping, or putaway processes.  Puts away cargo in the proper location and documents that transaction properly in the warehouse management system.  Attends to customers delivering at the ramp, and in the yard to ensure they are given personal attention and special assistance when needed.  Loads cargo into containers, ensuring shipment integrity (no shortages or errors), blocks and braces shipments to reduce risk of damage.  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.  Inspects cargo to ensure that cargo meets the Tropical receiving guidelines for acceptance.2.  Receives cargo by :a.  Verifying and documenting the count.b.  Ensuring that cargo matches description on the carrier's freight billc.  Verifying and documenting cargo condition.d.  Properly noting exceptions (discrepancies) on the delivery agent's paperwork.e.  Checks for proper hazardous material documents.f.  Signs the delivery receipt, and accepts cargo in accordance with the receiving process.3.  Measures cargo and enters information into the warehouse management system or on hand tally.4.  Properly, accurately, and legibly, records all other required information on tally or in warehouse management system.5.  Prepares cargo for putaway by verifying paperwork, and placing cargo on pallets.  Secures cargo to pallets with shrinkwrap and/or tape.6.  Applies labels to each handling unit, in accordance with company procedures.7.  Exhibits good customer service skills in communicating with customers, truckers, and vendors.8.  Performs and documents pre-shift forklift inspection.9.  Operates a forklift to unload delivery trucks and containers.10. Strips and transloads cargo as needed.11. Transfers large shipments from delivery truck directly into  containers.12.  Loads containers, making sure that cargo is place properly in the containers to ensure maximum stow and damage free transit.13.  Loads flatracks according to flat rack procedures.14.  Ensures proper hazardous material placards are applied when hazardous cargo is loaded.15.  Stages containers on twin chassis,  using headhandler.16.  Keeps work area clean and free of all safety hazards at all times.17.  Serves as a leader and trainer to coworkers in all areas of the warehouse operation.  18.  Performs all other assigned duties as requested.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE: Twelve (12) months Tropical warehouse experience.OSHA Certified in forklift operationOSHA Certified in headhandler operation.Knows and understands all receiving  and loading processes, all areas.LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Drivers LicenseTRAVEL: None

Description

JOB SUMMARY 
Provides leadership, assistance, and advice to coworkers in all areas of the warehouse operation, and serves as the trainer for new employees and newly promoted employees.  Inspects and receives cargo to protect the interest of Tropical and its customers.  Receives cargo on the main floor, UPS, Yard and Ramp.  Enters correct data in the warehouse management system, preparing cargo for putaway.  Operates a forklift as part of the receiving, stripping, or putaway processes.  Puts away cargo in the proper location and documents that transaction properly in the warehouse management system.  Attends to customers delivering at the ramp, and in the yard to ensure they are given personal attention and special assistance when needed.  Loads cargo into containers, ensuring shipment integrity (no shortages or errors), blocks and braces shipments to reduce risk of damage.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.  Inspects cargo to ensure that cargo meets the Tropical receiving guidelines for acceptance.

2.  Receives cargo by :
a.  Verifying and documenting the count.
b.  Ensuring that cargo matches description on the carrier’s freight bill
c.  Verifying and documenting cargo condition.
d.  Properly noting exceptions (discrepancies) on the delivery agent’s paperwork.
e.  Checks for proper hazardous material documents.
f.  Signs the delivery receipt, and accepts cargo in accordance with the receiving process.

3.  Measures cargo and enters information into the warehouse management system or on hand tally.

4.  Properly, accurately, and legibly, records all other required information on tally or in warehouse management system.

5.  Prepares cargo for putaway by verifying paperwork, and placing cargo on pallets.  Secures cargo to pallets with shrinkwrap and/or tape.

6.  Applies labels to each handling unit, in accordance with company procedures.

7.  Exhibits good customer service skills in communicating with customers, truckers, and vendors.

8.  Performs and documents pre-shift forklift inspection.

9.  Operates a forklift to unload delivery trucks and containers.

10. Strips and transloads cargo as needed.

11. Transfers large shipments from delivery truck directly into  containers.

12.  Loads containers, making sure that cargo is place properly in the containers to ensure maximum stow and damage free transit.

13.  Loads flatracks according to flat rack procedures.

14.  Ensures proper hazardous material placards are applied when hazardous cargo is loaded.

15.  Stages containers on twin chassis,  using headhandler.

16.  Keeps work area clean and free of all safety hazards at all times.

17.  Serves as a leader and trainer to coworkers in all areas of the warehouse operation.  

18.  Performs all other assigned duties as requested.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Twelve (12) months Tropical warehouse experience.
OSHA Certified in forklift operation
OSHA Certified in headhandler operation.
Knows and understands all receiving  and loading processes, all areas.
LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Drivers License
TRAVEL: None

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