Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transports incoming and outgoing materials using various material handling equipment.
• Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures.
• Picks, packs, and ships products.
• Processes all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandise.
• Conducts physical inventory counts.
• Limits inventory as needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• One to two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Utilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skills.
• Prior experience with sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker.
• Must pass forklift training class (sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker).
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance.
• Pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes per day.
• Lift to 130 pounds at times with appropriate assistance.
• Climb, sit, lift, walk, stoop, bend, and overhead lift.
• Overhead lifting.
• Walk, bend, and climb stairs.
• Climb on and into forklifts.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Pass company background screening, motor vehicle report, and drug testing requirements.
• Participate in regularly scheduled L10 Meetings to discuss departmental issues and suggest opportunities for improvement.
• Quarterly conversations with each of their direct reports.

Compensation

• $17-18 /HR
• + Benefits