Warehouse Associate

About the role

Winsupply Sourcing Services and its Distribution Center (DC) network operates seven DCs to provide Winsupply entrepreneurs and their customers with inventory from over 200 vendor suppliers. The associate position is integral to maintaining efficient warehouse distribution and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Receive product: unload, crate, prepare for receiving, breakdown, and put-away product.
• Ship product: pick, crate, prepare for shipping, palletize, and load product.
• Achieve and maintain established productivity and accuracy standards for all assigned tasks.
• Accurately scan all product movement using the Warehouse Management System and/or RF Scanners.
• Report any damaged material, short quantities, or discrepancies to management immediately.
• Notify management immediately concerning facility issues and needs.
• Return all equipment to correct storage areas at the end of each day.
• Count inventory within assigned areas for inventory accuracy.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques and ask for help when necessary.
• Attend all safety training meetings.
• Utilize all proper lifting techniques and report all work-related injuries to management.
• Comply with governmental safety regulations (OSHA and MSDS).
• Adhere to all building safety protocols and immediately report all safety violations to management.

Competencies for Success

• Ability to communicate effectively and show dependability.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem solving.
• Follow proactive safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work based on current needs.

Requirements

• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including drug test and background check.
• Proficient on at least one piece of Material Handling Equipment (Class I and/or Class III).
• Basic math skills to quickly and accurately count, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use a handheld scanning device and navigate through multiple screens.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Other warehouse experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Mobility: Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, and kneel for the duration of an 8–10 hour shift.
• Strength: Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Coordination: Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle small parts or operate machinery.
• Environment: Capability to work in a fast-paced, industrial environment.