Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

About the Company

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, and process incoming materials, parts, and components for accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare parts and materials for shipment to customers, dealers, and internal departments.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, packing lists, shipping documents, and freight information to ensure order accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
• Utilize warehouse management and ERP systems to process transactions, maintain inventory accuracy, and retrieve inventory information.
• Generate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, shipping labels, invoices, and freight paperwork.
• Support manufacturing operations by delivering materials and components to production areas as required.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, transaction errors, and shipping or receiving issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate inventory concerns, shipment issues, and operational challenges to supervisors and managers.
• Provide professional customer service and support to internal departments, dealers, and customers regarding order status and shipping information.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while following all company safety procedures.
• Demonstrate expertise in at least two of the three primary warehouse functions: Shipping, Receiving, or Production Support.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory control activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Requirements

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret purchase orders, pick tickets, packing lists, bills of lading, shipping documents, and work instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify inventory, parts, quantities, and shipping documentation accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, customers, and dealers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve inventory or shipping discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively contributing to a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and commitment to operational excellence.
• Customer-focused mindset with a dedication to providing outstanding service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Regularly bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to moving equipment.

Key Competencies