Warehouse Associate I

About the role

Warehouse Associate I is primarily responsible for replenishing, picking, packing, and shipping customer orders through accurate verification and completion of paperwork and materials management. The role performs proper inventory maintenance activities through quality‑control steps and adherence to warehouse procedures, safely operates material‑handling equipment, and maintains a safe and clean warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive work environment and promote BMC’s vision, mission, and values.
• Complete all job responsibilities safely and champion a safe, healthy work environment.
• Execute standard procedures for all assigned duties.
• Read and execute parts tickets and packaging instructions, recognizing product distinctions.
• Use scanner equipment to scan material into inventory and onto shipments.
• Understand inventory processes, warehouse locations, and bin layouts.
• Pull parts in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all BMC safety policies; recognize safety concerns in the shipping/receiving area.
• Operate forklifts to transfer finished products and secure products for shipment, inspecting forklifts daily and requesting preventative maintenance as required.
• Keep the assigned area clean and organized.
• Work as a member of a team and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year’s warehouse experience preferred.
• Previous RF scanner, WM, and VLM RF experience preferred.
• Proficient with computers and related software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to set priorities, manage stress, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player, enthusiastic, hard‑working, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Professional demeanor to represent Blanchard Machinery with customers.
• Ability to perform duties with urgency and exceed customer expectations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; detail‑oriented with high accuracy.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle and maintain a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Exposure to world‑class CAT training and development.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Working Conditions

• Work both inside (non‑climate controlled) and outside in heat, cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Required use of personal protective equipment to prevent injury or exposure to hazardous materials.
• Physical demands include standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting up to 50 lb unassisted.
• Requires seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computers and other technology to complete job responsibilities.