Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial markets with an unmatched combination of precision, reliability, innovation, and flexibility. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer, creating thousands of units and processing several hundred orders and shipments each day for customers throughout the world. We approach the market as both an OEM manufacturer and with our own brands: Van London, ANDalyze, and Aurora Scientific Instruments. 

Our company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and is accelerating growth through its recent acquisiton by Enpro Inc. (NYSE: NPO). Enpro is a leading industrial technology company manufacturing high-performance proprietary products for the semiconductor, aerospace, and compositional analysis sectors. Enpro companies employ nearly 4,000 associates globally, while AlpHa’s team consists of over 350 employees, including 235 team members in Houston, Texas and 120 in Shanghai, China.  

 What Makes AlpHa Special

At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life.  What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide.  Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications.

Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe.  We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide.

 BENEFITS & PERKS

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 

· Short-Term Disability

· 401k

· Life insurance

· Paid Vacation

· 8 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Jury Duty Leave

· Recognition and Reward Programs

· Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Our global headquarters is conveniently located in Houston at the southwest intersection of I-69 and Sam Houston Tollway, just north of Sugar Land.

This individual will report to: Warehouse Supervisor

Classification?: Hourly – Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and as required to maintain business momentum.

Position Summary

Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to provide efficient operation throughout the raw material warehouse. Responsible for maintaining accurate physical inventory as well as computer records of receiving, put-away, and picking-related transactions. Perform basic mathematical computations and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, written or oral. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Receiving

• Physically receives materials and accurately enters the appropriate data for each item into AlpHa’s ERP system. 
• Labels, sorts, and processes materials prior to placement on warehouse shelves or bin locations. 
• In the event material from a supplier arrives at AlpHa damaged, defective or an amount delivered does not match the packing list, documents the issue and then contacts the Buyer, for them to contact the Supplier to notify them of the issue. 

Put-Away & Inventory Management

• Pull raw material based on ERP generated work orders or MRO requests provided by Operations or R&D to support production in a timely manner. 
• Keeps open communication with the Warehouse Manager as it relates to product placement and movement within the warehouse. 
• Participates in on going daily cycle counting based on internal standards, helps to prepare and help count at yearend physical inventory. When inventory is not correct, work with Warehouse Manager to find a root cause of the inventory discrepancy. 

Picking & Delivery

• Uses internal customer work orders and pick tickets, along with the ERP system to locate and pick components for internal consumption, recording each transaction in the ERP system through keying in the transactions, or using a bar code scanner; effective time management skills are required.
• Safely delivers / transports material throughout the facility based on internal customer work orders and pick tickets, per established service level agreements.

Other Functions

• Must have experience with standard warehouse equipment such as basic hand tools, forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse components. 
• Must follow and adhere to OSHA Safety Guidelines while driving forklifts and other manually operated machinery in and around the facility. 
• Supports a 5-S culture by gladly completing housekeeping duties including, but not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and picking up trash to maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse, and ensuring all electronics are connected to the correct power source so they will be ready for the next day. 
• Duties may change and team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

• Constantly stand, walk, reach, handle, use repetitive motions (hand/wrist/fingers)
• Frequently stoop, crouch, use fingers, push, pull, talk, and lift 35 pounds

EEO and Culture Statement:

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

*Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Required Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred

Forklift experience - 2 years required, certification a plus 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook

Must be able to work in fast-paced environments

Previous warehouse or logistics experience required 

Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Must undergo a background check and drug screening, in accordance with local law and regulations.