Warehouse Associate

Description

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate ensures the accurate, safe, and timely fulfillment of customer orders through various warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, and customer interaction. This role enhances customer relationships and supports ongoing sales by maintaining high standards of efficiency, safety, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Greet customers in the warehouse or will-call area and handle requests, orders, or inquiries efficiently.
• Assist with incoming inquiries via warehouse phone or will-call.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other standard warehouse machinery.
• Receive, unload, move, and place all warehouse merchandise accurately and safely.
• Prepare, load, stack, stage, and secure merchandise for delivery accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in processing, recording, and creating packing slips, pick tickets, customer returns, etc., using a computer.
• Ensure the warehouse is organized, clean, accessible, and safe for employees and customers.
• Participate in counting physical inventory.
• Comply with safety regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Work scheduled shift of 2pm-11pm, M-F.
• Participate in continuous learning and development through training initiatives such as MN Air University, HR programs, tech-support courses, and webinars.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in using computers and software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Forklift Certification (can be obtained on the job).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minnesota Air is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.

• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently walk a flight of open stairs to an open mezzanine, carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds repetitively.
• Regularly pull orders from heights of 0-40 feet.
• Regular exposure to dusty and varying temperature conditions.
• The work environment is moderately noisy, with typical sounds of forklift and loading dock operations.

Minnesota Air, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.