Warehouse Associate

About the Role

Warehouse Associates perform a variety of duties including receiving and processing incoming stock, picking and filling orders, packing, and shipping. Specific roles within the warehouse include:

• Kitting/Packing Associate: Fills customer orders by scale or hand count and packs orders for shipping. May also perform receiving, picking, and shipping duties.
• Packing Associate: Packs customer orders for shipping via UPS, FedEx, or other freight carriers. May also assist with receiving, picking, and shipping.
• Shipping Associate: Tenders packages through shipping stations for FedEx, UPS, DHL, or other carriers. Handles LTL shipping, including palletizing, wrapping, and coordinating pickups.
• Pull/Put-Away Associate: Pulls products to fulfill orders and returns excess inventory to warehouse locations.
• Put Wall Associate: Gathers line-item parts from put wall bins, organizes them on carts, and delivers them to packing associates.
• Receiving Associate: Unloads, unpacks, and logs inbound vendor shipments. Verifies product counts and reports discrepancies.
• Replenishment Associate: Restocks warehouse pick modules by transferring inventory from bulk storage via conveyor.
• Inventory Control Associate: Investigates missing inventory, verifies bin accuracy, justifies adjustments, and assists with shipment discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders by picking, scale counting, packing, or shipping materials.
• Generate and apply labels for product identification.
• Prepare parcels for shipment to prevent damage and ensure accurate identification.
• Work efficiently to minimize waste and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Participate in training and process improvement activities.
• Comply with company policies, quality management systems, and safety protocols.
• Operate motor vehicles such as turret trucks, forklifts, or packing machines (training provided).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic devices like barcode scanners.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability in a fast-paced team environment.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and teamwork.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and adaptability.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks safely.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and use computers for extended periods.
• Mobility to work in a warehouse setting, including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.
• Strength and stamina to lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 50 pounds (heavier weights with equipment).
• Finger dexterity for data entry and operating equipment.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to read materials, use computers, and communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

• Moderate noise level in the warehouse environment.
• Exposure to large moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyor belts.
• Facility is equipped with air conditioning and heating.