Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support inventory control, ensure product quality, and maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment through efficient material handling and related warehouse functions.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Move materials within the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks and relocating inventory.
• Operate forklifts, stand-up side loaders, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily inspections and routine maintenance of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Perform receiving duties, including unloading, inspecting, and verifying incoming shipments; report damages or shortages to supervisor.
• Use mobile devices to complete receiving processes and store materials in proper locations.
• Load materials onto carts and secure items with strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent damage during transit.
• Combine pallets as needed to maximize space utilization within the warehouse.
• Keep assigned work areas clean, organized, and in compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory reconciliation to support inventory accuracy.
• Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required (minimum).
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to learn industry-specific software.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize similarities and differences between product profiles.
• Solid math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, ensuring a vigilant and proactive approach at all times.
• Demonstrate a high standard of quality and a continuous drive for operational excellence.