Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving & Quality Control: Assist with the unloading of delivery vehicles and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders. Perform detailed inspections for damages and document discrepancies in the inventory system.

Inventory Control: Independently manage the placement of materials in designated storage zones. Conduct regular cycle counts and assist in reconciling inventory variances to ensure 100% stock accuracy.

Order Fulfillment: Execute complex picking and packing tasks with high precision. Ensure all orders meet quality packaging standards.

Shipping & Logistics: Coordinate the preparation of outbound shipments, including palletization, weighing, and creating shipping labels (e.g., UPS, FedEx, or LTL).

Equipment Operation: Safely operate warehouse equipment such as manual or electric pallet jacks and forklifts to move heavy materials.

Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and "audit-ready" workspace. Actively identify and report potential safety hazards.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing environment is required.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with handheld RF scanners.

Experience using inventory software and Microsoft Excel.

Familiarity with shipping software and document preparation.

Core Competencies:

Proven track record of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards (OSHA).

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a shift (typically 8–10 hours).

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.