Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Shift: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm or until job is completed, which may require hours before/after the listed shift.

Anticipated hourly range: $18.75 - $19.30 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

About the Role

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment, including warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, inventory management, demand, supply, and manufacturing planning.

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing and controlling manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of products. This includes functions such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, and delivery, ensuring the efficient flow of products from receipt to shipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to process orders, including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as needed.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.
• Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty (e.g., order picker, forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, walkie rider).
• Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work on routine assignments that require problem resolution.
• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization.
• Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
• Work at heights of 20-30 feet regularly.
• Work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• Follow direction, change priorities, and work independently or as a member of a team.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly performance standards.
• Adhere to site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment (e.g., steel-toed safety shoes, material handling equipment safety harness).

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Previous material handling equipment (PIT) experience (preferred).
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience (highly preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills (preferred).

What is Expected at This Level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines.
• Works under a moderate degree of supervision; work is typically reviewed by a work lead or supervisor.
• Refers complex or unusual problems to a supervisor.