Warehouse Associate I

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Receive, inspect, and store incoming deliveries accurately and promptly.
• Pick, pack, process, and prepare customer and transfer orders for shipment.
• Inspect inbound and outbound shipments for condition, quantity, and accuracy.
• Identify, separate, and report damaged, defective, or rejected products.
• Record and report internal inventory movements.
• Auxiliary inventory reconciliation and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper warehouse records.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance and emergency repair needs involving warehouse equipment.
• Investigate shipping, inventory, and order-processing discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, secure, and organized warehouse using 5S practices.
• Follow environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training and maintain applicable equipment certifications.
• Report safety, quality, or operational concerns to warehouse management.
• Auxiliary employees, contractors, and visitors while they are on warehouse property.
• Participate in warehouse, departmental, and company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• One to two years of warehouse or forklift experience.
• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
• Understanding of shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, and inventory processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective time-management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and company standards.
• Ability to complete required training and maintain equipment certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current forklift certification.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience.
• Experience operating high-reach trucks or order-selection equipment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial warehouse.

Physical and Working Requirements

• Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding work.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Full range of motion and physical dexterity required to operate warehouse equipment.
• Ability to work in a plant or warehouse environment with changing temperatures.
• Ability to work safely under varying workplace and environmental conditions.

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Industrial
• Shipping