Warehouse Associate

Colliflower, Inc. is a customer-focused distributor of quality fluid connectors. We have been delivering superior quality hoses and fittings since 1951. We fabricate and sell a wide variety of fluid connector products including hydraulic & pneumatic hoses, metric, tube, & brass fittings, quick couplings, adapters, and accessories.

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all functions required to support supply chain activities in a Colliflower Warehouse or Hub location. Functions include but are not limited to receiving, storage, handling, shipping, and preparing of product for delivery. Colliflower’s Warehouse Associates are self-directed, self-motivated, customer service-oriented individuals driven to maintain Colliflower’s warehouse/hub locations in a safe and orderly fashion by providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Processes request by pulling orders from printer/document bin, determines items to be gathered, and accurately pulls product from storage
• Identifies and locates hose product/s as required; measure and safely cut to designated length
• Follows quality control procedures to verify and check all orders picked against customer invoices prior to shipping
• Prepares and expedites shipments – Assemble & pack product, affix shipping labels, and prepare all shipping documents
• Stages finished product order for shipping, delivery, or customer pick up
• Runs customer’s payment for order as needed
• Assists with receiving products, unloading trucks, and stocking product in appropriate place
• Reconciles and records incoming product per standard and provide Accounting Dept. appropriate documents
• Counts physical inventory as needed or directed
• Ensures that inventory records accurately reflect physical inventory – notifies appropriate individuals if discrepancies are found
• Provides exceptional service and assists in all areas of the store as needed
• Responds positively to customer needs and resolve them efficiently
• Produces high quality fitting & hose assemblies
• Organizes and cleans warehouse/hub and work areas
• Ensures that the warehouse is clean, safe, accessible, and organized
• Assist with van routes by packing products, and delivering to and from store locations
• Safely drive to all store locations/customer sites and follow the rules of the road
• Ensure that daily and regular maintenance of the van is kept up and completed
• Report any safety concerns or issues with vehicle to supervisor immediately
• Professionally and efficiently communicate with other departments to better serve our customers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Attention to detail - can identify product by size, type, style, or code
• Solid reading skills – must be able to read and interpret documents such as product manuals, purchase orders, and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills and the ability to learn metrics & metric equivalents
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Ability to understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Proficient computer skills and data entry experience
• Have a mechanical aptitude
• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 150 lbs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull and climb
• Manual Dexterity required for operating machinery

Work Environment

• Work performed in a shop/warehouse environment, with occasional outdoor exposure during the workday
• Routinely uses standard office equipment
• Exposed to several elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable (i.e., noise from equipment and temperature fluctuations depending on the season)
• May work at different workstations as production and shipping needs require
• Warehouses are climate controlled all year around

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation with no blackout days
• Holidays
• Discounts