What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Vesta Home?
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Employees in this role are responsible for receiving, scanning, packing, labeling, and safely moving inventory throughout the warehouse and to job sites, following established SOPs for handling, lifting, and equipment use. The position requires proper use of PPE, basic tool knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Furniture Handling & Protection: Understand basic methods for handling and protecting furniture, adhering to SOPs for proper use of wrapping materials, lifting techniques, and material handling equipment.
- Inventory Management: Utilize basic scanner functions to track inventory movement within the warehouse.
- Loading & Unloading: Assist with loading and unloading trucks/containers, ensuring safe item handling using material handling equipment, proper packing and protection according to SOPs, and accurate scanning for inventory movement.
- Warehouse Organization & Safety: Participate in projects to maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections of products throughout the distribution process to identify damages and blemishes.
- Equipment Operation: Operate an Order Picker forklift upon completion of provided training.
- Product Identification: Understand inventory SKU and S/N designations.
- Material Handling Equipment: Demonstrate proper usage of various material handling equipment.
- Safety Compliance: Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Product Refurbishment: Capable of performing basic cleaning and minor refurbishing of products.
Work Schedules (Monday - Friday) [Part time is available]:
- 1st Shift: 6:30AM-3:00PM
- 2nd Shift: 1:00PM-9:30PM
- 3rd Shift: 9:00PM-5:30AM (includes a shift differential pay of $1/hour)
Occasional Saturday assistance may be required based on business needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year of warehouse experience preferred
- Proficiency in using warehouse hardware, including handheld scanners and both Apple and Android handheld devices
- Familiarity with company software for basic communication and reporting (email, Slack, spreadsheets)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Conversational English required
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Capable of consistently lifting up to 50 pounds
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.