Warehouse Assistant
Job Description
Why Work Here? “Family Oriented, Great Benefits, Unlimited Earning Potential”
About Vitracoat, Inc:
Vitracoat has been manufacturing quality industrial coatings for over 70 years and powder coatings for over 30 years.
At the core of the Vitracoat brand is a trusted family-owned international leader of quality powder coatings. Throughout the years Vitracoat has expanded operations across multiple continents and is ranked amongst the top powder coating manufacturers in the world. We are a company of over 1000 employees, with production capacities exceeding 80 million pounds per year. Our powder coatings can be found in everything from everyday objects to aerospace and beyond. With our North American Headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana and with offices across the western hemisphere we are available to offer the best service and delivery in the industry.
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Job Summary:
This position supports the logistics team at Vitracoat America and provides assistance with warehouse operations, including picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting inventory.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Support
- Prepare and pull orders for shipment.
- Perform finished goods cycle counts; propose adjustments based on counts and research.
- Receive all inbound shipments (e.g., MX Trucks, Returns, Transfers).
- Ship all orders, ensuring the oldest batch is picked until a better process is established.
- Record shelf locations for shipping clerks based on received truck shipments.
- Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
Shipping & Customer Service
- Ship orders via LTL, Ground, Express, or Full Truck methods.
- Support warehouse clerks by providing efficient shipping solutions for:
- Customer orders
- Approved warehouse transfers
- Ensure packages are labeled with proper shipping information.
- Support the Warehouse Lead to maintain service levels.
Inventory & Organization
- Complete daily moves to create space for new materials.
- Verify all inbound paperwork is provided to shipping clerks.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Accurate data entry skills with extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to achieve competency in D365 BC.
- Strong team collaboration skills.
- Adaptable to a continuous improvement environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to traverse the office and warehouse facilities.
- Lift up to 55 pounds.
- Climb ladders and perform tasks requiring bending or squatting.
- Stand for up to 8 hours per day.
- Use a computer/keyboard for extended periods.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Complete company-provided Lift Truck Training/Certification.
Additional Skills:
- Superior organizational skills and dedication to completing tasks on time.
- Ability to identify potential hazards in the warehouse environment through visual and auditory awareness.