What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Portwest?
PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Warehouse Associate in Shepherdsville, Kentucky on a fixed term basis. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY: In the warehouse you will mainly be involved in processing orders for our customers, as well as working with your colleagues in the warehouse to ensure efficiency in all areas.
As part of the warehouse team, you will play an important role in servicing the customers of Portwest LLC in the United States. We will afford you with the support and guidance you need to succeed in your role, and the development of our business. Some very basic computer skills are required as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
May include a combination of some or all of the following:
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
JOB SUMMARY: In the warehouse you will mainly be involved in processing orders for our customers, as well as working with your colleagues in the warehouse to ensure efficiency in all areas.
As part of the warehouse team, you will play an important role in servicing the customers of Portwest LLC in the United States. We will afford you with the support and guidance you need to succeed in your role, and the development of our business. Some very basic computer skills are required as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
May include a combination of some or all of the following:
- Order picking with manual, paper-based pick sheet
- Ensuring order accuracy in size, color, quantity, etc.
- Order packing in preparation for shipping.
- Ensuring targets are met (working to speed and accuracy).
- Creating shipping labels using computer applications.
- Maintaining a high level of health and safety standards.
- Creating shipping labels using computer applications.
- Using internal systems to identify and correct any stock problems.
- Using computer-based scan system to ensure 100% accuracy of large orders.
- Receive stock from shipping containers & put away accordingly.
- Count inventory in regular cycle counts.
- Use computer as needed for admin tasks.
- Process returns & issue credits.
- Performing other general warehouse duties as required.
- Very basic computer skills
- Strong level of English
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.