Warehouse Associate (Pick and Pack)

Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Picking, packing, and preparing orders for shipment based on customer requirements. Ensuring that items are correctly labeled, packaged, and staged for delivery. Collaborating with shipping personnel to ensure timely and accurate order processing.
• Inventory Management: Accurately receiving, inspecting, counting, and recording incoming goods and verifying them against purchase orders or invoices. Organizing and maintaining inventory using appropriate storage methods, such as shelving, bins, or racks. Performing regular stock checks and reporting any discrepancies.
• Loading and Unloading: Safely and efficiently loading and unloading goods from trucks, trailers, or shipping containers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment. Adhering to proper lifting techniques and safety protocols to prevent accidents or damage to products.
• Warehouse Organization: Maintaining a clean and well-organized warehouse environment. Arranging goods in a logical and systematic manner to maximize space utilization and facilitate easy accessibility. Keeping aisles, storage areas, and equipment clear of obstructions, and ensuring the warehouse floor is free of debris and rubbish to allow for frequent cleaning with the powered floor scrubber.
• Equipment Operation: Operating warehouse machinery and equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, conveyor systems, and floor cleaning equipment, following established safety guidelines. Conducting routine inspections and reporting any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Ensuring accurate documentation of all warehouse activities, including receiving, shipping, inventory movements, and product returns. Recording relevant information in the WMS system or manual logs as required.
• Quality Control: Inspecting products for quality, damage, or defects during the receiving and picking processes. Identifying and reporting any issues to supervisors or quality control personnel.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhering to all safety guidelines and regulations to minimize workplace hazards. Following proper handling procedures for hazardous materials, if applicable. Participating in safety training programs and reporting any safety concerns or incidents.
• Teamwork and Communication: Collaborating with coworkers and supervisors to achieve common goals and meet operational targets. Effectively communicating any issues, delays, or discrepancies to appropriate personnel. Supporting a positive work culture and contributing to a productive team environment.
• Planning of the daily work in the warehouse, including storage and quay areas.
• Receiving incoming goods.
• Daily contact with colleagues, customers, and business connections.
• Performing any other related tasks as required by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with picking and packing orders is a must.
• Large warehouse (Amazon, etc.) picking and packing experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management practices is an asset.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs) and perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, is required; past hands-on experience in operating very narrow aisle forklifts is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in performing tasks and maintaining a clean and neat warehouse area.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and willingness to follow safety protocols.

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with Blue Water’s culture and strategy, actively contributing to its strengthening.
• Adherence to set goals and tactical plans from the board of directors, regional directors, and immediate manager.
• Commitment to safety to ensure personal welfare and that of fellow employees based on defined health & safety targets.
• Focus on continuously reducing Blue Water's environmental impact based on defined environmental targets.
• Ability to adjust communication to different types of personalities—towards customers, business connections, managers, and colleagues.
• Respectful communication.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Robust 401K plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Values-driven, international culture.

For this role, visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have work authorization in the United States.