Warehouse Associate

About the Role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. The role also handles all warehouse transactions and the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment. This position does not make deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety rules, and immediately address safety concerns.
• Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantity and description against packing lists.
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves in an orderly, designated area and report freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders and ensure the correct number and type of product is shipped.
• Process shipment paperwork, verify merchandise, apply postage, label, follow customer shipping instructions, and insure shipments when necessary.
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire‑cutting machine as required.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies.
• May perform other job functions within the branch, such as counter sales and customer support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Prior warehouse experience a plus.
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of electrical products a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co‑workers and customers.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside the work location – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or access equipment – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to communicate and detect hazardous conditions – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Weight and Force Demands:
  • Up to 10 lb – Constantly (at least 51%).
  • Up to 25 lb – Constantly (at least 51%).
  • Up to 50 lb – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Working Environment:
  • Exposure to high noise levels and/or heat and cold – Constantly (at least 51%).
  • Exposure to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock – Constantly (at least 51%).
  • Handling potentially dangerous equipment – Constantly (at least 51%).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional optional insurance (Pet, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto, etc.)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within