Warehouse Associate I

About the role

The Warehouse Associate I role is part of the PLATT team in Ukiah, CA. This position is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material while adhering to company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and address safety concerns immediately
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated areas and report freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure the correct number and type of product is being shipped
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including verifying merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales and customer support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Prior warehouse experience a plus
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• High School or GED - Preferred
• General knowledge of electrical products a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Work overtime as needed
• Basic computer knowledge

Additional Information

• Physical Demands: Sit - up to 20%, Walk - constantly, at least 51%, Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - constantly, at least 51%, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - constantly, at least 51%, Climb or balance - constantly, at least 51%, Talk, hear, taste, smell - constantly, at least 51%, Weight and force demands - up to 10 pounds - constantly, at least 51%, up to 25 pounds - constantly, at least 51%, up to 50 pounds - constantly, at least 51%, Working environment - exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - constantly, at least 51%, Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - constantly, at least 51%, Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - constantly, at least 51%
• Physical Demands: Up to 10 pounds - constantly, at least 51%, Up to 25 pounds - constantly, at least 51%, Up to 50 pounds - constantly, at least 51%
• Working Environment: Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - constantly, at least 51%, Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - constantly, at least 51%, Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - constantly, at least 51%