Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Brame delivers products, services, and solutions to customers throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. Founded in 1924, we remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to assist customers in improving the appearance, health, and efficiency of their facilities. We partner with globally recognized vendors to provide a wide range of products, including Food Service, Furniture (School and Workplace), Industrial Packaging, Janitorial Facility supplies, Office Supplies, School Supplies, and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or using material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, or pallet jack.
• Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures.
• Pick, pack, and ship products accurately and quickly.
• Process all packages for shipping and handle returned merchandise.
• Conduct physical inventory counts.
• Check products in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list).
• Label inventory as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• One to two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Experience using a handheld RF scan gun and 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 and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance; lift up to 130 pounds with assistance.
• Pick, pack, and stack 100–1,000 boxes per day.
• Climbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and overhead lifting.
• Climb on and into forklifts; stand for long periods of time.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures, moderate to high noise levels, and potential dust exposure.
• Pass company background screening, motor vehicle report, and drug testing requirements.

Skills

• Positive and professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
• Voluntary accident insurance and voluntary critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• PTO/vacation days and holiday pay.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

$17/hour

Brame uses the EOS Management System. All employees participate in regularly scheduled L10 Meetings to discuss departmental issues and suggest improvements. Managers and supervisors conduct quarterly conversations with direct reports. Brame’s core values—Customer Importance, Positive Attitude, Professional and Dedicated, and Safety—are vital to our success.