Warehouse IV

Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road Ashland VAS 23005

Shift: All 

Starting hourly rate: $21.00

What's the Short Version?

The Warehouse Associate IV is responsible for ensuring schedules, deadlines and quotas are met by coordinating

and distributing daily workflow among departments, and by taking action to solve problems and fulfill rush orders.

They follow processes, procedures and deploy resources to achieve company goals. The Warehouse Associate IV

effectively communicates across all departments with managers, supervisors and employees. This role may sort,

palletize and move product using powered equipment. This role uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination

with Internal Operating systems to track product and perform departmental functions within High Jump.

What Will You Be Doing?

· Understand internal processing schedules and accurately estimate time to complete the job.

· Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to ensure efficient workflow through the department.

· Train and coach employees on production guidelines, techniques and safety.

· Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and

materials as needed.

· Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders

in delivery area.

· Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.

· Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits,

customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.

· Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. Inspects assigned

equipment daily at start of shift.

· Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and

policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

What Are We Looking For?

· High School Diploma or GED Preferred

· 4-6 years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.

· 1-3 years experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment

· Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require;

rotate to other production functions as needed.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.

· Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.

· Able to work both independently and within a team.

· Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

· Comprehend verbal and written instructions.

· Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

What's Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per

year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

· 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle

· Life insurance

· Short/long-term disability coverage

· Paid maternity/paternity leave

· Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand,

walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered

equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.