Warehouse Associate

This position is responsible for daily shipping, receiving and warehouse support at the branch level. This position reports to the Branch Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not required for this role

Essential Functions:

• Daily shipping and receiving including processing packing slips, stocking shelves, pulling parts for shipment, and preparing products for shipment
• Monitor inventory and perform cycle counts
• Receive purchase orders in ERP system
• File freight claims
• Configure shipment loads
• Obtain outbound shipping quotes when required
• Understand shipping vendor software and associated paperwork
• Perform basic inquiries into ERP system
• Complete daily forklift maintenance checklist and ensure all scheduled maintenance activities are completed on time
• Stand in as backup driver for deliveries including maintaining an accurate delivery log and vehicle maintenance
• Assist with loading and unloading products from delivery truck and deliveries
• Understand the RMA process steps
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of job classification

• 2+ years’ experience within the warehouse environment
• Experience in application of basic math
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to move products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling
• Ability to work overtime

Competencies Required:

• Safety: maintains quality standards and follows all safety rules
• Detail oriented: identifies defects and ensures compliance with specifications
• Communication: able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to internal and external customers
• Initiative: takes ownership of work without being asked
• Organization: maintains a clean and orderly work area, informs supervisor of any defective or faulty equipment or material
• Analysis & problem-solving: ability to work independently with little direction

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years of prior experience in warehousing or customer service environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for entire shift
• Valid driver’s license and have a driving record in good standing
• Ability to move products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling
• Forklift experience preferred

Work Environment:

• This position’s job duties are generally performed in a shop or warehouse-type environment
• This position may be exposed to loud noises from operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals and vapors, work involving manufactured parts, assembly, and heavy machinery

• This position is not eligible for telework

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) matching
• 7 Company Paid Holidays and 1 Float Holiday!
• PTO to support your work-life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA, FSA)
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance – Basic Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability and more!

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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