Warehouse Associate Union

About the role

The Warehouse Associate I – Union 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. The role also includes upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture focused daily on employee safety and maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety rules, and address safety concerns immediately.
• Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantity and description against packing lists.
• Stock incoming orders on shelves in an orderly, designated area and report freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders, ensuring the correct number and type of product are shipped.
• Process shipment paperwork, verify merchandise, apply postage, label correctly, follow customer shipping instructions, and insure shipments when necessary.
• Operate machinery such as forklift, reach truck, and wire‑cutting machine as required.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Make deliveries to branches or customers as needed.
• Assist with other branch functions, including counter sales and customer support, when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No prior experience required; prior warehouse experience is a plus.
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• If required to make deliveries:
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Pass pre‑employment and annual Motor Vehicle Record review.
  • Obtain a non‑expired medical certificate within 60 days of hire.
  • No suspended driver’s license for a traffic accident/violation in the past 3 years.
  • No at‑fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

• General knowledge of electrical products is a plus.
• Effective communication with co‑workers and customers.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Basic mathematical calculations for accurate task completion.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent time‑management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit in a stationary position (occasionally, up to 20 %).
• Constant walking (at least 51 %).
• Constant use of hands for computer and equipment operation (at least 51 %).
• Constant stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to stock shelves and handle boxes (at least 51 %).
• Constant climbing or balancing on ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment (at least 51 %).
• Constant use of senses to communicate and detect hazards (at least 51 %).
• Handling weights up to 10 lb, 25 lb, and 50 lb (each constantly, at least 51 %).
• Exposure to high noise levels, heat, cold, electrical hazards, and potentially dangerous equipment.
• Occasional travel to off‑site locations (up to 20 %).

Pay

For the state of New York, the pay range is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA accounts
• Commuter transit benefits
• Optional insurance (Pet, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto, etc.)
• Employee discount programs
• Professional training & development programs
• Career advancement opportunities with a focus on internal promotion