Warehouse Associate II

Company Overview

R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is a dynamic North American distributor of industrial supplies founded in 1954. With multiple warehouse sites across the United States and Mexico, the company maintains an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits, and an environment that encourages employees to make a difference.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate II supports daily warehouse logistics to operate at maximum efficiency. This position is primarily responsible for shipping and receiving, inventory management, and customer order fulfillment while adhering to all company policies and safety protocols.

Core Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Pull customer orders from shelves, ensure accuracy of item numbers, serial numbers, size, quantity, etc., and load for SupplySight.
• Manage Will Calls: Perform checks and balances to confirm physical inventory counts match records; conduct regular cycle counts (first count).
• Receiving and Unloading: Receive warehouse orders, inspect items, match deliveries to purchase orders, log items into the warehouse management system, and follow up on delays. Load and unload palletized freight and move products to designated areas.
• Stocking: Organize and maintain stock orders prior to shelving, stock shelves efficiently, perform cycle counts (second count), handle non‑conforming products per policy and OSHA standards, and maintain clean, organized facility areas.
• Shipping: Manage shipments via UPS, FedEx, and other carriers; label orders, handle hazardous and non‑hazardous items per OSHA and internal protocols, and perform final inspections before dispatch.
• Quality Control: Promote operational excellence, perform quality assurance checks, inspect products for defects and damages, involve the Operations Manager as needed, and ensure required certifications and safety data sheets are included.
• Coaching & Mentoring (Training): Conduct warehouse observations, demonstrate best practices, provide feedback, train and mentor employees according to SOPs, and support individual development.
• Additional Assignments: Perform administrative tasks such as paperwork, credit‑card processing, shipment verification, data entry into the ERP system, organize monthly hazmat meetings, manage equipment maintenance, conduct daily inventory counts, and track warehouse‑to‑warehouse transfers.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training
• Knowledge of international shipping/export procedures highly preferred

Skills

• People and communication skills
• Self‑motivated and effective in a team environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Quick learner
• Problem solving
• Multitasking with accuracy
• Cleaning and organizing skills
• Time management
• Mentoring & coaching
• Heavy equipment/machine operation (forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
• Order fulfillment, receiving, unloading, packing, shipping
• Inventory control and records keeping
• Product inspection for defects/damages
• Basic mathematical skills
• Data analysis (cycle counts, freight invoices, etc.)
• Warehousing system experience / data entry
• MS Excel, MS Word
• UPS and FedEx shipping web intermediate knowledge
• Safety compliance and proper PPE use

Certifications & Licenses

• Hazmat Certified
• Forklift Certified or minimum of 2 years’ experience operating warehouse equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment (forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
• Ability to lift/pull/push up to 100 lb
• Full range of body movements, including bending, reaching, and crouching
• Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a warehouse environment that primarily requires manual labor. Associates frequently work on their feet and may perform substantial lifting over long shifts. Physical fitness is desired.

Compensation

Target base compensation range for this non‑exempt role is $22.00 – $24.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Various supplemental benefit plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)