Jr. Warehouse Associate

About the Position 

The Jr. Warehouse Associate will primarily focus on daily receiving operations and inventory management while gaining cross-functional exposure to broader warehouse operations. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for handling incoming IT hardware intake, verifying shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and assisting with general order fulfillment and e-waste processing as you learn and grow within the team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the items listed below.  

Receiving & Inspection (Primary Focus) 

• Receive, unpack, and stage incoming shipments of consumer electronics, servers, networking equipment, and other IT hardware. 

• Inspect incoming inventory for physical damage, defects, or discrepancies, and document findings promptly. 

• Verify shipment quantities and details against purchase orders, packing slips, or intake records using handheld RF scanners. 

Inventory Management & Tracking (Primary Focus) 

• Perform regular cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records to ensure high stock accuracy. 

• Scan items into the warehouse inventory system and maintain
  accurate, up-to-date tracking logs. 

• Assist with periodic inventory audits, bin location management, and stock organization. 

Operational Support & Career Growth Opportunity 

• Assist with order fulfillment, including picking, packing, labeling, and staging units for outgoing shipments. 

• Learn basic hardware handling and disassembly techniques for desktops, laptops, and servers using hand and power tools. 

• Help load/unload trucks and move equipment safely using pallet jacks and carts. 

• Collaborate with lead warehouse staff on daily tasks to expand knowledge across all warehouse functions. 

Compliance, ISO & Workplace Safety 

• Follow company ISO policies, R2/e-waste recycling standards, and standard operating procedures. 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation and warehouse floor. 

• Adhere to all safety guidelines, proper lifting techniques, and standard protective protocols. 

• Report non-conformities and participate in ongoing safety and ISO training programs. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Experience: 0–1 year of warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience (entry-level candidates eager to learn warehouse operations are strongly encouraged to apply). 

• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with basic computer usage; prior exposure to handheld barcode/RF scanners or inventory systems is a plus. 

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and regularly lift up to 50–75 lbs safely with or without assistance. 

• Key Traits: High attention to detail, reliable attendance, strong communication skills, and a strong drive to learn and grow within warehouse operations.