Warehouse Associate

About the role

Since 1926, Carolina Cat has been a family-owned company under the leadership of four generations. We support our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We aim to be a trailblazing company that's built to last.

Responsibilities

• Unload shipments, verify contents against invoices, inspect for damage, and complete Goods Receipt transactions in SAP.
• Organize and label inventory in designated storage locations (racks, shelves, or bins); maintain proper documentation of item placement.
• Perform routine cycle counts, maintain accurate inventory records, and assist with internal and external audits.
• Pick and stage materials for production or shipment. Deliver items to proper departments and communicate delivery completion to internal partners.
• Package finished goods, generate shipping labels and documentation, and assist with outbound shipment coordination.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. Perform daily equipment safety checks and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area. Follow all safety protocols and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Issue purchase orders and assist with tracking inbound shipments.
• Collaborate with internal departments including sales, service, and operations to meet material deadlines.
• Support process improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse or material handling role.
• Previous experience with SAP or other warehouse management systems preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Skills

• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and inventory systems).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Workplace Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, pull and /or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We're committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.