WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN - White Bear Lake, MN - FULL-TIME

$18 - $23 / hour

Bonus eligible!

BENEFITS

Smarte Carte Inc. offers competitive pay, and outstanding benefits including; Group Health Insurance; Medical & Dental, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company Outings, Wellness Reimbursement Program and More!

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers, and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services.

Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Smarte Carte products and services can be found in the following types of venues:

• Luggage cart concessions at airports and major bus/rail stations
• Electronic locker concessions at amusement/theme parks, indoor and outdoor waterparks, ski resorts, entertainment centers, and transportation centers
• Stroller concessions at shopping centers, amusement/theme parks and zoos
• Massage chairs at transportation, shopping, and entertainment centers
• Long-term baggage storage, baggage wrapping and excess baggage storage services at airports, shopping centers, and major bus/train stations

Are you looking for a job with a flexible schedule, great pay, and a fantastic work environment? Are you looking for a place to develop and build your career? Do you like to have your voice heard and be involved in process improvements? Then Smarte Carte is the place for you! A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the top qualities for our ideal candidate. Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Smarte Carte is focused on being environmentally responsible by owning/operating recyclable equipment and reducing our carbon footprint.

BASIC FUNCTION

This position has a wide range of responsibility across the warehouse operations. Areas of responsibility include quality assurance checks on incoming materials, store and distributes materials within the warehouse, prepare/pull orders, light assembly. Order fulfilment from packing orders, checking finished products to ensure customer specifications and quality requirements are met, final prep and staging, and preparing the shipment paperwork and computer transactions for the orders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloading trucks, checking in inventory, receiving purchase orders in the system.
• Review incoming material, in-process production and finished goods to ensure conformance to specifications; conduct visual inspection and measurement tests; help coordinate and approve the return/rework of nonconforming materials.
• Document inspection and audit results and complete nonconformance reports and logs.
• Work with other functions across the organization to troubleshoot root causes, solve problems and improve processes in order to reduce non-conformances, rework, scrap, and eliminate waste; implement corrective and preventative actions to avoid recurrence of issues.
• Oversee the MRB process for discrepant materials.
• Develop and document procedures as part of the Quality Management System; train co-workers in company procedures and quality assurance techniques as needed.
• Keep measurement equipment and material handling equipment operating by following operating instructions; have repaired as needed.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Light assembly work as required for project completion
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.
• Track, monitor, and verify inventory levels - correct problems as they are discovered so that inventory location and quantity accuracy is maintained to ensure smooth flow of materials/goods.
• Picking, verifying, and delivering parts to the assembly floor in a timely matter.
• Proper packing, accurate picking, labeling and tagging of the inventory in the warehouse.
• Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness and safety at all times.
• Other duties as assigned
  

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse and manufacturing setting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory control.
• Exposure to process and internal quality programs in an environment with ISO or a similar quality control system.

SKILLS

• Proficient using an MRP system; general knowledge in using key Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in using an assortment of shipping software programs.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to read, understand, and analyze Engineering drawings.
• Ability to utilize quality inspection equipment

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Forklift certification preferred but not required
• Driver's license required

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull
• Lift above head

Experience

• Using an assortment of shipping software programs
• 2 year(s): Shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse and manufacturing setting
• Previous exposure to process and internal quality audits, preferably with ISO or similar quality control system
• 2 year(s): Inventory control or related

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

• Forklift Operator

Skills

• Driving
• Computer
• Problem Solving
• Prioritizing
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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