General Warehouse Associate

About the role

The General Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual also counts and inspects product, notifies leadership of any damages or discrepancies, ensures the safe and efficient operation of all equipment, meets company objectives in performance, safety, and quality, and complies with all corporate and site‑specific policies.

Responsibilities

• Using a pallet jack to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands.
• Efficiently and accurately picking products and staging in appropriate areas.
• Stacking, packaging, banding, shrink wrapping, and labeling products as determined by client requirements.
• Processing all picking functions as defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Using appropriate documentation to ensure products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
• Verifying that products and/or orders meet quality standards, reporting any damages or discrepancies.
• Stacking, packaging, shrink wrapping, and labeling products (quality control).
• Processing all quality control functions as defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Executing all safety protocols and performing job tasks in a manner that promotes safety.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the facility, keeping a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assisting in warehouse security.
• Complying with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site‑specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS standards.
• Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jack) safely and efficiently, maintaining equipment, reporting equipment problems, and following prescribed work methods.
• Performing or assisting in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Working overtime as dictated by business (mandatory or voluntary).
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder months (range from mild to moderate).
• No certificates, licenses, registrations, or professional designations required.
• No specific computer skills required.
• Physical demands: occasionally handling/fingering, sitting; frequently bending; constantly walking and standing; ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21‑50 pounds; reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.
• Work environment: rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; noise level usually low to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Skills

• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Mathematical Skills: Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.
• Other: Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner; ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance; ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive