Warehouse Shipping Associate (2PM-close)

About the role

Reporting to the Shipping Manager, this position has primary responsibility for all functions and paperwork relating to pulling, packing, and shipping material out of our distribution facility to customers, vendors, or other NEFCO distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for pulling, packing, and shipping all products leaving the warehouse.
• Verify actual products received against items listed in RF technology or ERP system.
• Load trucks and use work devices such as forklifts, cherry pickers, or sorting bins.
• Operate machinery including a forklift in a safe and proper manner.
• Pull, pack, and ship all products that are leaving the warehouse.
• Confirm product integrity and ensure products are placed with the correct and appropriate shipping labels and outbound trucks.
• Communicate consistently with management and all branch personnel.

Requirements

• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook (a plus).
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive, hard-working attitude.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and require little supervision.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, and humidity for extended periods.
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl, and twist for lifting.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents.

This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.