What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate - Receiving - 1st shift position at Emerson?
Job Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
You build effective working relationships by collaborating openly with others and contributing positively to team goals. You follow through on commitments, take ownership of your responsibilities, and approach your work with care and reliability. You pay close attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately while adapting quickly to changing priorities. When challenges arise, you apply practical problem‑solving skills and remain focused on safe, efficient outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion—because we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better results.
We invest in your development through training, mentorship, and learning opportunities designed to support your career growth. Emerson also prioritizes overall wellbeing by offering competitive and flexible benefits that support physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more.
Our people‑first culture supports work‑life balance through flexible time off programs, including vacation, holiday leave, and paid parental leave for both maternal and paternal caregivers.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Assist with unloading incoming inventory and placing materials in designated storage locations
- Sort, separate, and organize incoming shipments and materials
- Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment while following established safety protocols and procedures
- Support receiving clerks by identifying, labeling, and packaging materials accurately
- Repackage returned items or materials with packaging damaged during transit
- Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage or defects and report findings appropriately
- Perform additional warehouse or operational tasks as assigned by the supervisor
You build effective working relationships by collaborating openly with others and contributing positively to team goals. You follow through on commitments, take ownership of your responsibilities, and approach your work with care and reliability. You pay close attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately while adapting quickly to changing priorities. When challenges arise, you apply practical problem‑solving skills and remain focused on safe, efficient outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- High school diploma or equivalent practical experience
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow specific instructions
- Ability to meet department quality, attendance, and productivity expectations
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, with tools available to assist in moving heavier items
- Ability to stand and remain active for up to 8 hours per day
- Basic computer skills and comfort using warehouse or inventory systems
At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion—because we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better results.
We invest in your development through training, mentorship, and learning opportunities designed to support your career growth. Emerson also prioritizes overall wellbeing by offering competitive and flexible benefits that support physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more.
Our people‑first culture supports work‑life balance through flexible time off programs, including vacation, holiday leave, and paid parental leave for both maternal and paternal caregivers.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.