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Warehouse Specialist ($1000 Sign On Bonus) in North Brunswick , New Jersey **Warehouse Specialist ($1000 Sign On Bonus)**
**Description**
**Ikun, an Akima Company** , is focused on serving the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Federal Law Enforcement communities with comprehensive Strategy & Operations, Information Technology & Cyber Security, Materiel Management & Logistics, and Domestic Operations Center capabilities. Easily scalable to any size project, the magnitude of Ikuns experience and core competency depth enables us to collaborate with our customers at a strategic level and manage all facets associated with their most complex and demanding mission requirementsanywhere in the world. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our 14,300 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.
**Responsibilities:**
As directed by General Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Receiving Supervisor the Warehouse Specialists/Worker will perform a variety of warehousing duties, the offloading of a UPS/FedEx, TL and LTL freight, receiving freight, put away freight, pick freight for air and surface export, load ocean containers and trailers for domestic shipments.
Other duties include cycle counting, physical inventories, safety, and housekeeping including normal and pallet recycling. Handling of freight with the utmost care, preventing damages and future damages to the freight. In the absence of all the warehouse decision makers the Office Manager will direct the operations.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
* Must have a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and meet the demands of our customers and management.
* Must have knowledge of, or experience in/with Warehouse Management Systems, consolidation and 3PL operations.
* Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
* Must have a strong personal drive and pride in workmanship.
* Must have a respect for fellow employees, management, customers, and visitors.
**Skill/Proficiency Requirements:**
* Basic command of the English Language verbally and written; Basic Math. Warehouse Management Systems; Use of a Tape Measure; Computers and Scanners.
**Machine, Tool and Equipment Operations:**
* Operate a Propane Forklift.
* Operate Electric Reach Machine.
* Operate Electric Pallet Jack.
* Operate a Manual Pallet Jack.
* Operate a Pneumatic Nail and Staple Gun.
* Operate a Yard Horse/Switcher a plus but not required.
* Use a Handheld Banding Tools and Machine.
* Use of a Stretch Wrap Machine.
**Physical Requirements:**
* To lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds.
* Strand for long periods of time.
* Bend, Squat, Stoop, Crawl, Crouch, Lean, Kneel, Climb, Sit, Balance and Walk Long Distances.
* Exposure to changes in the cold and hot temperatures.
* Manual application of stretch wrap by hand.
* Re-Palletize freight.
* Handle odd size freight.
**Operational Requirements:**
* Receive small package freight within 3-5 minutes.
* Receive multi-small package freight within 7-10 minutes.
* Receive LTL freight within 3-5 minutes.
* Receive LTL multi-freight within 10-20 minutes.
* Expectations are to receive a maximum of 100 receipts per day per employee.
* Put-A-Way expectations are 2 minutes per piece, 200 pieces per day.
* Order picking Maximum 5 orders per day.
* Order picking to be completed in 30-90 minutes.
* Container loading minimum 3 containers per day.
* Container loading not to exceed 2 hours depending on the type of freight.
* Switching containers 15 minutes to pull from overhead door and 15 minutes to drop empty in overhead door.
**Hours of Operations:**
* 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
* First Break 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
* Lunch Break 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
* There is no afternoon break. It has been incorporated into lunch break
**Desired Qualifications:**
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
*We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.*
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**Job:** Transportation, Logistics & Cargo Handlers
**Primary Location:** US-NJ-North Brunswick
**Shift:** Day Job
**Req ID:** IKU01547