Warehouse Associate

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Associate is to participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies, and maintenance of inventory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store, and deliver materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Ensure all merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Maintain warehousing systems, procedures, and standards to ensure all storage is accounted for and billed with accuracy and timelines.
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and recommending improvements.
• Track warehouse projects, pull shipments, and prepare reports.
• Reconcile receiving and delivery reports.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times, including use of proper safety equipment and PPE.  Use proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to avoid potential injury. 
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties. 
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School/GED required. 
• Knowledge of proper packaging, loading, and unloading techniques. 
• Knowledge of kitting, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse operations.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• Strong attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills. 
• Punctual, results oriented, and focused on problem solving.
• Physical stamina for sustained periods of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and bending.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. 
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.