What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Warehouse Associate position at Colony Hardware?
Description
Position at New South Construction Supply, a Colony division
Reporting to the Operations or Branch Manager, the Lead Warehouse Associate has primary responsibility for keeping merchandise organized and ready to ship to customers and branch locations, as well as receiving incoming merchandise from various sources, performing inventory counts and verifying contents against packing slips.
A Little About Your Day; You Will:
Colony Hardware provides a performance-based culture where all employees are rewarded for the achievement of both personal and company goals. This includes:
With over 60 locations and 1,100 employees, Colony Hardware is the leading distributor of Tools, Equipment, Fasteners, Supplies, and Safety Products to commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout our markets.
At Colony, our people are our most valuable asset. Success as a Colony Associate means being reliable, conscientious, and passionate. With our direction centered on teamwork, every employee at Colony will not only find their work to be meaningful, but will have the opportunity to grow alongside Colony, both professionally and personally.
If you possess a will to win and would like to join a culture where integrity and collaboration are integral to success, apply to Colony Hardware today to join our growing family!
Colony’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Colony Hardware Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, victim of domestic violence, familial status, genetic predisposition or information, disability, Family and Medical Leave, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
Position at New South Construction Supply, a Colony division
Reporting to the Operations or Branch Manager, the Lead Warehouse Associate has primary responsibility for keeping merchandise organized and ready to ship to customers and branch locations, as well as receiving incoming merchandise from various sources, performing inventory counts and verifying contents against packing slips.
A Little About Your Day; You Will:
- Receives and inspects incoming merchandise to ensure that delivery matches packing slip.
- Examines incoming stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisor or vendor.
- Sorts, organizes, and labels merchandise with appropriate stock/inventory control codes.
- Performs scheduled cycle counts of product for inventory and enters data manually in computer to ensure information is updated.
- Loads truck with packed orders in an organized and specified sequence.
- Reads pick tickets, prioritizing most critical orders, and verifies item picked matches the pick tickets.
- Packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves following a set of specific instructions or procedures.
- Sends picked orders to the packing department after verifying item is free of defects or damage.
- Moves completed orders to appropriate shipment locations.
- Operates forklift to lift or place merchandise in their appropriate locations on shelves.
- Ensures that warehouse is kept orderly, organized, and clean during production and at the end of the shift.
- Acts as backup and support for the customer service team, helping customers both in person and on the phone.
- Occasionally moves company vehicles and motorized equipment.
- Communicates issues to supervisor for resolution.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a lead warehouse, supervisory, or managerial role.
- Prior experience with forklift (forklift certification preferred).
Colony Hardware provides a performance-based culture where all employees are rewarded for the achievement of both personal and company goals. This includes:
- Competitive salary and yearly discretionary bonus earning potential
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401k retirement plans with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive sick, vacation and PTO time as well as paid holidays
- Company-provided PPE as required
- Company-paid training and certifications
- Generous discounts on the best products from leading industry vendor
With over 60 locations and 1,100 employees, Colony Hardware is the leading distributor of Tools, Equipment, Fasteners, Supplies, and Safety Products to commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout our markets.
At Colony, our people are our most valuable asset. Success as a Colony Associate means being reliable, conscientious, and passionate. With our direction centered on teamwork, every employee at Colony will not only find their work to be meaningful, but will have the opportunity to grow alongside Colony, both professionally and personally.
If you possess a will to win and would like to join a culture where integrity and collaboration are integral to success, apply to Colony Hardware today to join our growing family!
Colony’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Colony Hardware Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, victim of domestic violence, familial status, genetic predisposition or information, disability, Family and Medical Leave, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.