Warehouseperson at Volkswagen AG in Lenoir City, TN

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is career level hourly & located in Knoxville, TN with a role classification of Fully On-Site.

Role Summary

The purpose of the Warehouseperson is to successfully perform the specified procedure or task in the Warehouse Operations department. These procedures or tasks may include receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping with a strong focus on safety, customer satisfaction and warehouse performance. Additionally, the Warehouseperson will be required to adhere to set quality standards, and perform the assigned task in accordance with PDC or RDC safety and performance requirements.

Responsibilities within this Role

Operational Duties: 85%

10%: Observe all safety rules including safe lifting techniques, proper equipment entry and exit techniques, proper material stacking techniques. Follow and maintain all safety guidelines
5%: Receive and stock Inbound orders manually and with the assistance of material handlng equipment (Materials including single items and case goods may weigh up to 65 pounds).
5%: Note the quantity and any discrepancies in quantities as well as record any damages
5%: Process required documents with accuracy within PDC safety and performance requirements.
5%: Process Inbound orders using RF technology and following PDC standard operation procedures
5%: Process Outbound orders using manual techniques and material handling equipment, RF technology and by following PDC standard operating procedures (Materials including single items and case goods may weigh up to 65 pounds).
5%: Verify inventory accuracy to make sure it’s the right part and the right quantity
5%: Unload or load trailers, verify bills of lading, and check for transit damage.
5%: Monitor and report equipment damages and operational issues to Team Leader.
5%: Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of all areas of the RDC/PDC.
5%: Train other associates and new hires when necessary.
5%: Understand, test and have an operational knowledge of the organizational compliance topics
5%: Observe all quality standards, and follow standard operating procedures for assigned tasks.
5%: Verification of information printed on a receiving and picking label field on TekRF equipment and its relevance to the assigned task.
5%: Develop a good working knowledge of each department’s processes and procedures, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping.
5%: Process HazMat materials and other parts while following regulatory requirements.

Performance Metrics include but not limited to: 15%

5%: Completes inbound and outbound orders within established goals and expectations
5%: Quality of work performed in accurate, thorough and neat (standard 1/1000)
5%: Assigned work area is to be maintained in and orderly and clean fashion (Including the removal of packaging waste such as pallets, pallet boxes, shrink wrap, and other dunnage items from rack and floor locations).

Qualification requirements

Years of Experience:

• 0 – 3 years in warehousing, distribution environment preferably automotive

Required Education:

HS Dipolma

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.