Warehouse Associate

Description

Responsibilities

• · Receiving and Processing Shipments: Unload, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders or invoices. Report any discrepancies or damages.
• · Inventory Management: Organize and maintain inventory in designated locations. Conduct regular inventory counts and report any discrepancies.
• · Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to order specifications, customer requirements and company standards. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of order fulfillment.
• · Shipping: Prepare and process shipping documents, labels, and other required paperwork. Coordinate with shipping carriers for pickups and deliveries. Assist in loading and unloading trucks while minimizing damage.
• · Warehouse Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe. Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment and report any issues.
• · Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety hazards or incidents to the Warehouse Manager.
• · Team Collaboration: Work closely with other warehouse staff and departments to ensure smooth operations. Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors/leads, and other departments.
• · Quality Standards: Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control measures. Support continuous improvement efforts to optimize warehouse processes.
• · Other Duties : Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• · High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• · Previous warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• · Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• · State motor vehicle operator’s permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.
• · Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• · Good organizational and time management skills.
• · Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• · Basic computer skills for warehouse and inventory management and order processing.
• · Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts as needed, especially during peak shipping periods.

Physical Requirements

• · Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• · Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• · Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
• · Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.