Warehouse Support Specialist WI

Job Title: Warehouse Specialist

Department: Shipping/Warehouse

Reports to: Shipping Supervisor

Location: Wisconsin

Date: January 1, 2026

 

Summary:

The Warehouse Specialist will perform all tasks involved in the shipping and receiving of support products and finished products for the plant. This involves following standard operating procedures, work instructions and safe work practices in all aspects of shipping and receiving, resulting in quality and efficient practices. The Warehouse Specialist will maintain data entry for the department, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook), have an overall understanding of the duties in the shipping/receiving department.

 

Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated with keen observation skills
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must show leadership ability and the ability to make critical decisions following company procedures.
• Must be able to work under a timeline and meet that timeline.
• Ability to keep focus under stressful situations.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations.
• Acts as a problem solver and team player.
• Ability to work required 8-hour shift with possible additional hours when necessary.

 

Accountability # 1 – Warehouse – (65%)

• Overall understanding of shipping and receiving processes, desire to use time and materials in the most efficient manner
• Ability to work with supervisors and all coworkers in a respectful and helpful manner.
• Monitor all inbound and outbound freight is properly documented and conforms to Mariani standards.
• Insure First-In / First-Out (FIFO) operations
• Oversee day-to-day operations of scheduling, bill of ladings and questions in the absence of the Shipping Supervisor.
• Assure inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with materials and accounting departments to maintain inventory accuracy and perform cycle counts.
• Work with outside warehouse and freezer facilities
• Maintain and scan driver’s license logs and review daily driver sign in logs for errors.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Willing to work various shifts as directed.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Working knowledge AS400 and of Microsoft office products (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Responsible for food safety.
• Complete other tasks set forth by the Warehouse Manager
• Assists in keeping area organized and orderly, disposes of garbage and empty

cardboard as needed.

 

• Verify that weekly, Monthly, Quarterly sanitation duties are signed off and completed
• Responsible for ordering/scheduling production materials on a weekly basis

 

Accountability # 2 – Communications – (20%)

• Ensures clear and timely communication within department and with other departments to maximize plant efficiency.
• Key performance indicators are recorded
• Pre-shift meetings are held at beginning of shifts
• Sending/responding to emails, reporting on any load issues and reporting any employee related issues that may arise.

• Notify production of issues in support product supplies and delayed deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with outside vendors, trucking companies, employees.

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Keeps the management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during routine activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.

Accountability # 3 – Safety: (15%)

• Ensures that employees are using personal protective equipment (PPE) as intended to ensure employee safety.
• Makes sure tools and equipment are placed in designated areas to avoid clutter and poor visibility on lift trucks, or that slip/trip hazards do not occur.
• Ensures safety belts are worn on lift trucks and proper PPE is being used when needed.

Accountability # 4 – Personal Growth:

• Exercises tact and discretion in interpersonal contacts.
• Respects confidentiality of privileged information.
• Supports the Company Values.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued personal and professional growth and development.

 

Accountability #5 - Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and /or move 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Core Competencies

1. Equipment skills
2. Meeting Targets
3. Technical Skills
4. Communication
5. Building team environment
6. Flexibility
7. Integrity
8. Positive Outlook
9. Ability to learn new skills
10. Application of new skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated with keen observation skills
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must show leadership ability and the ability to make critical decisions following company procedures.
• Must be able to work under a timeline and meet that timeline.
• Ability to keep focus under stressful situations.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations.
• Acts as a problem solver and team player.
• Ability to work required 8-hour shift with possible additional hours when necessary.