Warehouse Associate

About the role

Under general supervision at a warehouse management system (WMS) distribution center, the Warehouse Associate performs skilled warehousing duties in receiving, storage, order selection, or shipping. The role involves using VDT/PC systems, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other materials handling equipment, assisting in associate training, and ensuring accurate inventory and location balances.

Responsibilities

• Receive merchandise: physical receipt, accurate counting, completion of receiving worksheets, monitoring placement of putaway tickets.
• Storage: putaway and replenishment of items to ensure location/balance accuracy, updating WMS documents.
• Order selection: pick and move orders as scheduled, ensure programs are updated.
• Shipping: proper loading/securing of trailers, internal movements within shipping for transshipment merchandise.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, or other MHE (including conveyors) to support picking cycles.
• Maintain accurate item/location balances using VDT/PC applications and management reports.
• Participate in periodic and special inventories.
• Comply with safety, security, fire prevention procedures and relevant directives.
• Assist in training and development of associates; provide guidance and assistance to meet assigned work requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work on hard surfaces requiring standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• Capable of working at a rapid pace for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds; occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• Proficiency with VDT/PC for computer applications and inquiry screens.
• Experience or ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, or other materials handling equipment.
• Attention to detail for accurate item/location balances and file maintenance.