General Warehouse Associate - Loader

Schedule

Monday – Friday (no weekends).

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility after 90 days: medical, life, dental, vision, 401(k).
• 15 days of paid time off (vacation, personal, floating holidays, wellness day).
• Sick leave.
• Opportunities for performance and/or referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in multiple departments in a distribution center.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to understand written material.

About the role

Works in multiple departments within a distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Uses material handling equipment to locate and deliver products, supplies, and equipment to designated areas.
• Assists with staging and loading orders into trucks for customer delivery.
• Verifies quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers.
• Uses packing list information to collect items for customer orders, including building and wrapping pallets of products.
• Examines and inspects stock items for wear and defects and notifies management of inventory issues.
• Returns misplaced products to proper storage areas.
• Maintains a clean working environment in accordance with company safety policies.
• Performs inventory control functions as needed.

Nature and scope

Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor. Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

Work environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment.
• Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.
• No travel required.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Specialized skills training/certification may be required.
• Generally 2–5 years of experience in area of responsibility.