Jobs · Management · Michigan

Warehouse Associate 1st Shift Monday-Friday

Daikin Comfort · Utica, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Williams Distributing Co. and Shoemaker Inc., part of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., is a leading wholesale distributor in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, specializing in HVAC equipment and residential products such as Kitchen and Bath, Hearth, and Garage Doors. Our mission is to enhance living environments through quality products and services while working closely with dealers, builders, contractors, designers, and architects.

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for off-loading, put-away, picking, and staging of equipment and parts while providing professional quality customer service to all internal and external customers. This role ensures the movement of all materials within the warehouse, maintains overall appearance, and adheres to all safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently operate forklift and additional warehouse equipment to load/unload/transfer material and product without causing damage within the warehouse and to/from delivery trucks.
  • Ensure all items are received per procedure and stocked in assigned locations.
  • Maintain inventory and prepare cycle counts.
  • Complete will calls.
  • Responsible for timely and accurate completion of paperwork and transaction entries.
  • Wear proper PPE and uniform at all times during each shift.
  • Maintain warehouse and forklift by following good housekeeping and safety procedures, including pre- and post-shift forklift inspections. Alert manager of any concerns immediately.
  • Assist customers and CSRs as needed.
  • Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes, and company policies.
  • Perform additional tasks as required.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of warehouse experience.
  • 1+ years of industrial forklift experience strongly preferred.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must be eligible to be forklift certified in-house within 30 days.
  • Must be able to pass Prove It and driving tests.

Skills

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of attention to detail and surroundings.
  • Basic computer skills, including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
  • Ability to successfully process (e.g., loading and unloading) products.
  • Ability to operate a forklift safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse.
  • Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Dependability, ability to work well in a team environment, and establish positive working relationships with employees and customers.
  • Ability to work in a warehouse that is not climate-controlled.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs or lift lighter items repetitively or perform 2-man lifts for heavier items.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

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