Warehouse Associate

Summary

Warehouse Associates are individual contributors responsible for executing warehousing activities for incoming and outgoing goods. They receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods while ensuring operations such as packing, storage, replenishment, picking, loading, and dispatching are performed safely, timely, and efficiently. The role requires maintaining complete and accurate data in the ERP (SxE) system. The position is primarily in receiving, includes use of pallet jacks, sit‑down forklifts, and a warehouse ladder, and is located in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Complete shipments by processing and loading orders; read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved.
• Unload, receive, and put away incoming goods; unpack bales, crates, and containers; check for damage and invoice discrepancies; install strapping, bracing, or padding as needed.
• Accurately sort, label, move, and store goods on racks, shelves, or bins according to size, style, or product codes; arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods using paper or electronic pick sheets; remove products from shelves and place them on pallets with a pallet jack or forklift, following stacking policies.
• Load trucks for customer delivery; install strapping, bracing, or padding; check for damage and shipping order discrepancies.
• Consolidate freight for shipping, verify shipping methods, handle oversize loads, and maintain shipping routes.
• Enter data into the ERP system to keep stock records up‑to‑date; retrieve information for inquiries and document discrepancies on an error log.
• Operate warehouse equipment as needed (forklifts, cherry‑picking lifts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Assist in inventory level maintenance and periodic inventory counts.
• Follow all warehouse safety regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ year of relevant experience and/or training.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).
• Experience loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment; forklift or cherry picker experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer knowledge and technical aptitude; familiarity with MS‑Office, Vista, Control, SX.e, Prophet 21 is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
• Team‑oriented, self‑motivated, and detail‑focused.
• Safety‑mindset.
• Valid driver’s license (required for future full‑time driving duties).
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb regularly and up to 80 lb unassisted; steel‑toe shoes required.

Skills

• Forklift operation (sit‑down forklift).
• Warehouse associate duties (receiving, put‑away, shelf organization, pallet jack use).

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (temporary to hire).