Warehouse Associate II

About the Role

The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. This role handles all warehouse transactions and maintains the branch warehouse environment and equipment. Note: this role is not permitted to make deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety Rules; immediately address safety concerns
• Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantity and description by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Stock incoming orders on shelves in an orderly manner and report freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse, ensuring the correct number and type of product is shipped
• Process shipment paperwork, including verifying merchandise, applying correct postage and labels, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring shipments when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
• May perform other branch functions such as counter sales and customer support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of warehouse or related experience preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• General knowledge of electrical products is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
• Ability to handle moderate issues and problems
• Basic mathematical skills to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally – 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%
• Lift and move up to 10 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%
• Lift and move 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%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – preference for internal promotions