Directs and plans warehousing activities for a commercial or industrial establishment. Establishes strategic direction for warehousing activities of the organization. Develops and implements operational procedures for and monitors activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition... [+] More

Directs and plans warehousing activities for a commercial or industrial establishment. Establishes strategic direction for warehousing activities of the organization. Develops and implements operational procedures for and monitors activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.

Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with other activities, such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. Reviews and monitors department reports, records, and documentation and determines necessary changes for overall department improvement and efficiency. Directs salvage of damaged or used material. Provides department budget recommendations and establishes controls to assure optimum deployment of resources within approved budget. [-] Less

Directs and plans warehousing activities for a commercial or industrial establishment. Establishes strategic direction for warehousing activities of the organization. Develops and implements operational procedures for and monitors activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition... [+] More

Directs and plans warehousing activities for a commercial or industrial establishment. Establishes strategic direction for warehousing activities of the organization. Develops and implements operational procedures for and monitors activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.

Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with other activities, such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. Reviews and monitors department reports, records, and documentation and determines necessary changes for overall department improvement and efficiency. Directs salvage of damaged or used material. Provides department budget recommendations and establishes controls to assure optimum deployment of resources within approved budget. [-] Less

Manages and coordinates storage and distribution activities of the company to ensure maximum utilization of facilities. Administers operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Assures... [+] More

Manages and coordinates storage and distribution activities of the company to ensure maximum utilization of facilities. Administers operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Assures products, parts, or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner. Evaluates physical condition of warehouse and equipment and prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.

Works with Director in ensuring coordination of warehouse activities such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing departments. Takes precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss. Evaluates inventory on hand. Prepares or reviews distribution documents. Manages salvage of damaged or used material. Screens, hires, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action for warehouse personnel. May participate in planning personnel-safety and plant-protection activities. [-] Less

Supervises and... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates daily activities of workers engaged in materials movement or handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping, and maintaining stock in a storeroom or warehouse. Reviews shipping or receiving orders and requests for movement of materials and products. Develops work schedules and assigns work to subordinates.

Jobs supervised include storing items in bins, on floors, or on shelves in storeroom or warehouse for removal, marking or tagging articles for identification purposes, maintaining records of inventory, filling orders, issuing materials to office or production areas, and submitting requisitions for replacement stock. Assists with design and implementation of work methods and operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment, prepares work order for repairs, and requisitions for replacement of equipment. Reviews work processes, recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product or service, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency. Supervises salvage of damaged or used material. Keeps accurate records, and prepares and submits required paperwork. Screens and provides input on hiring warehouse personnel. May train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in unloading and placing tobacco on auction warehouse floor and directs traffic to and from warehouse

directs drivers of loaded vehicles to unloading site, and empty vehicles to exits, to expedite unloading of vehicles... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in unloading and placing tobacco on auction warehouse floor and directs traffic to and from warehouse

directs drivers of loaded vehicles to unloading site, and empty vehicles to exits, to expedite unloading of vehicles and avoid traffic congestion. Directs workers to place loads of tobacco in designated areas on warehouse floor. May estimate amount of floor space available to prevent overcrowding of warehouse floor. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. [-] Less

Solicits business for tobacco auction warehouse and rents space for display of tobacco on warehouse floor. Meets tobacco growers at warehouse entrance or on streets, or visits growers prior to sale to solicit their business. Informs customers or prospective customers... [+] More

Solicits business for tobacco auction warehouse and rents space for display of tobacco on warehouse floor. Meets tobacco growers at warehouse entrance or on streets, or visits growers prior to sale to solicit their business. Informs customers or prospective customers of warehouse space available for tobacco display. Issues tickets to growers reserving warehouse space and ascertains that space has been reserved. [-] Less

Loads and unloads materials in warehouse, and performs a variety of other warehouse tasks. Reads work order, shipping order, or follows verbal instructions. Loads and unloads materials into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting... [+] More

Loads and unloads materials in warehouse, and performs a variety of other warehouse tasks. Reads work order, shipping order, or follows verbal instructions. Loads and unloads materials into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Maintains and compiles records as required. May occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. [-] Less

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within warehouse. Reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, clawhammer, or other hand tools. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets,... [+] More

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within warehouse. Reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, clawhammer, or other hand tools. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools. Conveys materials to or from storage or worksites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher. Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products. Assembles crates to contain products, such as machines or vehicles, using hand tools and precut lumber. Shovels loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers, such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels. May occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. [-] Less

Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments. Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas... [+] More

Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments. Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck.

Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code. Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms. Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line. Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. Marks materials with identifying information, using stencil, crayon, or other marking device. Opens bales, crates, and other containers, using hand tools. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed. Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards. Arranges stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers. May use computer to enter records. May compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. May drive vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment. May complete requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments. May prepare parcels for mailing. May maintain inventory records. May restock aircraft commissary supplies, such as linens, glasses, emergency kits, and beverages. [-] Less

Sells warehousing, such as farm product warehousing, general warehousing, and specialty warehousing, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Calls on and interacts directly with potential, new, and existing customers... [+] More

Sells warehousing, such as farm product warehousing, general warehousing, and specialty warehousing, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Calls on and interacts directly with potential, new, and existing customers or clients to present information and explain available warehousing offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Calculates and quotes prices. Answers all questions concerning warehousing, with appropriate referrals where required. Analyzes and determines customers' warehousing needs, recommends warehousing best suited for them, and prepares and presents proposals to sell warehousing that address those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new services/products and changes that might affect services/products offered. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and warehousing prices. May work with appropriate internal departments to obtain support and assistance in meeting customers' needs. [-] Less