Warehouse Associates

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and integrity in the distribution center/hub by carefully checking in parts and tires, completing proper computer processing or paperwork, stocking or storing as appropriate and pulling the correct parts for our Pep Boys stores. This position will check to make sure all shelves/bins are correctly stocked and carefully inspect all parts for missing pieces and used parts in the box, check each bin and record all adjustments to the inventory. This position will also unload the delivery trucks, sort through all the totes and coffins, locate paperwork for the office and place products in the correct location on the shelf/bin. This position may ride with delivery drivers and assist with unloading of delivery vehicles at Pep Boys stores. This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Operate and preventively maintain warehouse/hub vehicles and equipment as needed
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1 year of experience in logistics, warehousing or similar is required
• Tire and parts product knowledge or ability to obtain product knowledge is required
• Hazmat and/or forklift certification is a plus
• Ability to read instructions, policies, procedures, bills of lading, and product descriptions is required
• Ability to complete written forms is required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement and work independently
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands/Work Environment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing and reaching for long periods of time
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs
• Climb up and down ladders to retrieve and stock merchandise
• May work outside and be exposed to weather
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust
• Enter and locate information on computer
• Visually verify information, often in small print