Warehouse Associate

Position: Warehouse Associate

Location: In Office

Employment: Full-time Regular

Compensation: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Warehouse associates are responsible for a wide range of tasks to help ensure efficient overall operations of a company or business. Including, maintaining daily inventory logs, organizing and inspecting inventory and filling customer orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Receive incoming shipments and verify contents against purchase orders or invoices.

- Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment.

- Maintain organized inventory and proper labeling of all materials.

- Load and unload trucks using pallet jacks or forklifts (if certified).

- Perform regular cycle counts and assist with inventory audits.

- Keep warehouse areas clean, safe, and in compliance with company standards.

- Report damaged or missing items to supervisors immediately.

- Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

- Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.

- Traveling for deliveries and pickups will be required

NECESSESARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPETENCIES

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, project teams, and customers

- Able to perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

- Proficiency with equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks is highly desirable

- A strong understanding of and adherence to safety regulations is essential to prevent accidents.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

- Forklift Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend

- Lift, carry, push and/or pull 50lbs

- Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

- - Steel-toed boots

- Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse

- Protective eyewear

- Hand protection

- Arm guards/sleeves

- Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program