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EssilorLuxottica Warehouse Specialist in Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Walman Optical Company
Warehouse Specialist
Saint Paul, MN 55113
Walman Optical is currently seeking a Warehouse Specialist for our Ophthalmic Instrument Division located in St Paul, MN. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team…We are a multi-line distributor of the finest ophthalmic instrumentation in the industry!
Job Summary
Receives all incoming inventory and customer repairs and allocates inventory to warehouse locations, customer orders, or service area. Responsible for packaging, staging and the shipping of all outbound inventory and customer repairs. Also responsible for cycle counting and pre-installation assembly of ophthalmic equipment. This position works closely with the Operations Manager to effectively manage all warehouse operations.
Position Responsibilities:
Uses Instapak foam machine to develop custom packaging for shipments. Continually find ways to improve packaging process and create proactive solutions to packaging needs.
Work with Operations Manager and the Service Department to record shipping metrics to analyze DOA Rate; track returned shipments, identify weaknesses and problems with our final inspection and packaging process and put corrective actions in place as needed.
Communicates and tracks inventory/repair activities using Slack, Airtable and Zendesk.
Responsible for the receiving of incoming freight and dispatching of outgoing freight and small parcel shipments.
Responsible for first impression of products and provide final cosmetic inspection while ensuring all accessories are included with service and sales orders.
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience/Qualifications
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, plus 2 years of shipping/inventorymanagement experience.
Mechanical ability required.
PC Skills, experience with Airtable and Zendesk a plus
Experience using warehouse equipment, such as scissor lifts, handcarts and foam machines
Previous background should include shipping, inventory control and technical knowledge
Must be organized and detail-oriented; strong verbal and written communication skills required
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
LTD
PTO
401(k) with company match
The Walman Optical Company is a successful and diversified business serving the ophthalmic community since 1915. We are a family of optical companies with a 100-year history of excellent relationships built on enduring trust and added value. Each of our businesses is guided by the same core principles and single vision: to be the most trusted business partner in the industry. Our core values respect our employees’ worth and contributions, emphasize teamwork and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Walman Team please apply online today.
The Walman Optical Company is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants. EEO/Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veteran Status. The company grants reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.