Warehouse Associate II

About the Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Associate II supports efficient warehouse operations through accurate receiving, storage, picking, replenishment, and delivery of supplies and materials. This role manages incoming and outgoing inventory, receives and distributes mail, maintains appropriate stock levels, performs cycle counts, and ensures timely fulfillment of departmental requests while upholding accuracy, organization, and inventory control standards. Join a mission-driven team where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence help ensure critical supplies are available when and where they are needed.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Distribution, Requisition Fulfillment & Deliveries (40%)
  • Pull, fill, and deliver supply requisitions to departments and facilities in an accurate, timely, safe, and courteous manner.
  • Pick up and deliver supplies between donor sites and company facilities.
  • Deliver received goods to the appropriate departments and/or stock inventory in designated warehouse locations.
  • Ensure all transported items are handled properly and in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Receiving, Inventory Control & Warehouse Operations (30%)
  • Identify and resolve non-routine issues related to receiving activities, inventory discrepancies, and supply orders.
  • Assist with periodic cycle counts and the annual fiscal inventory count.
  • Organize supplies, reagents, and materials to support proper inventory rotation and ensure older inventory is used first (La Concha location only).
  • Identify missing, lost, or damaged materials and promptly notify management.
  • Monitor warehouse temperatures and maintain documentation in compliance with SOPs.
  • Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and inventory accuracy to support efficient operations.
• Mail Processing & Administrative Support (15%)
  • Pick up, sort, process, and distribute incoming mail and packages (La Concha location only).
  • Apply appropriate postage to outgoing mail and ensure timely delivery to the designated postal facility for processing.
  • Support departmental administrative and logistical needs as assigned.
• Equipment, Safety & Regulatory Compliance (15%)
  • Maintain assigned vehicles and warehouse equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition, reporting any defects or maintenance needs to management.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Follow all applicable organizational policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Support compliance with quality, inventory control, and workplace safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required, and a minimum of one (1) year of warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Basic computer and data entry skills required, including experience using inventory management systems, spreadsheets, or other business applications. Ability to accurately maintain records, process inventory transactions, and perform routine administrative tasks.
• Certifications / Licenses:
  • Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
  • Must meet the requirements of Gulf Coast Blood's Vehicle Safety Program.
  • Forklift certification required or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe after hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull two/four-wheel carts and operate a forklift.
• Required to be familiar with and abide by team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel

Position requires approximately 50% travel throughout the Greater Houston area and surrounding communities. Occasional travel to College Station, Texas, may be required to support operational and business needs.

Schedule

• Full-Time Availability.
• Must be regularly available to work a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week, typically consisting of 8-hour shifts, or other schedules as required to meet organizational and operational needs.
• Overtime Requirements (Non-Exempt Positions): Must be available and willing to work overtime, including extended daily hours or additional weekly hours, as necessary to support business operations and departmental demands.
• Weekend and Holiday Availability: Must be available and willing to work weekends and holidays as required to ensure uninterrupted operations and meet the needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Career advancement opportunities
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to support an organization that saves lives

About the Organization

Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.