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Warehouse Associate Position
This is a great company and role for the right candidate. A Family-Owned, extremely stable, and fast-growing company is looking for an experienced commercial Warehouse Associate with experience working in the plumbing industry.
This company is looking to interview and hire immediately.
Position Type: Full-time Permanent/Swing shift
Location: Staten Island, NY
Reports to: Warehouse Associate
Compensation: Strong hourly rate plus overtime!!!
Benefits: Benefits: Strong PTO days Medical. Dental, Vision and 401k soon
Responsibilities
Order Picking and Loading
- Pick and stage customer orders using manual pick tickets and ERP systems.
- Verify item numbers, sizes, quantities, and descriptions.
- Inspect products for damage and ensure proper packaging.
- Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
Warehouse Organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, and accessible warehouse.
- Rotate inventory using FIFO practices.
- Clearly label and store products to support efficient picking.
Receiving and Inventory Put-Away
- Receive, inspect, and verify inbound shipments against packing slips.
- Identify and report discrepancies or damaged materials.
- Unload trucks and place inventory in designated locations.
- Stage inbound material tied to specific sales orders with proper labeling.
Quality Control
- Double-check outbound orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Correct errors before shipment.
- Escalate recurring issues to management.
Safety
- Follow all warehouse safety procedures.
- Safely operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
- Complete daily equipment checks and report issues.
- Use required PPE and report safety hazards immediately.
Required Qualifications
- Prior warehouse experience in a plumbing supply or wholesale distribution environment is required.
- Strong understanding of plumbing products, sizes, and materials.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience using ERP or inventory systems preferred.
- Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Environment
- Warehouse setting with temperature and noise variability.
- Physical work including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Strict adherence to safety standards is required.