Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Title : Warehouse Associate Department : Warehouse

Reports to : Warehouse Supervisor FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

We provide value to customers through superior service. We are committed to leveraging our expertise to provide a seamless customer experience that fosters trust and builds long term relationships.

Position Purpose :

To provide exceptional customer service and support in the Warehouse by preparing product and material for customers in an efficient, accurate, timely and cost-effective manner;

Responsible for the storage, retrieval, processing, and accuracy of product.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring productivity tools and operational standards are used when performing daily work to ensure performance production rates are met and to reduce irregularities and misdirects.
• Can perform a variety of duties such as picking material, loading, unloading, staging, shipping and auditing material.
• Keep control over the material(s) for different jobs (separates & stages)
• Maintains building and equipment by ensuring preventative maintenance programs are in place and loss prevention / security / safety policies are followed.
• Conducts safety and security audits; reports safety and security issues.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through process development and following quality standards.
• Operate forklift or other machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate lifts that require employee being lifted in the air up to 20 feet.
• Other duties as needed

Essential Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability preferred for the position.

• Ability to operate and maintain company equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with employees, supervisors and customers
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions

Requirements and / or Preferences

• Must be Eighteen years of age or older
• Must pass drug test and background check
• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• One (1) year relevant experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.

Essential Physical Requirements :

• Standing
• Bending / twisting
• Stooping
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pushing / pulling
• Reaching overhead
• Kneeling / Crawling occasionally frequently.
• This position requires being able to lift / carry up to 50 lbs.

We offer very competitive wages and great benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and 401k program