Warehouse Associate Union

Job Duties

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately address safety concerns.
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses. Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and reports freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure that the correct number and type of product is being shipped.
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to; verify that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, apply the correct postage tape and label, follow customer shipping instructions and, insure the shipment when necessary.
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Made deliveries to branches/customers as needed.
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales and customer support.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Prior warehouse experience a plus.
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• If required to make deliveries:
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of their Motor Vehicle Record.
  • Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire.
  • Must not have had a suspended drivers’ license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years.
  • Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• High School or GED - Preferred.
• General knowledge of electrical products a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Weight and Force Demands: Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Up to 25 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%.
• 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%.
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%.

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 such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Training & Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within.