Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for inventory receiving, storage, tracking, and the exchange of merchandise between the warehouse and Aquarium retail locations. The position also operates a box truck to safely transport inventory, supplies, and merchandise between the warehouse and nearby/short-distance locations as needed. Ensures delivery and pickups while following all safety and vehicle-operating procedures. Monday through Friday 7:00am to 11:00am.

Essential Functions

• Ship retail merchandise to the Aquarium from warehouse
• Receive retail merchandise ordered from the Aquarium to warehouse
• Store overstock merchandise, brochures, bulk supplies, and Aquarium stock stationary
• Warehouse and assist unused Aquarium displays, files, archives, and supplies
• Ensure retail merchandise is priced accurately before being sent to Aquarium

Knowledge & Skills

• PC knowledge
• Basic data entry skills
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• Consistently accurate and reliable
• Highly organized
• Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Able to drive a box truck

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Previous experience in a warehouse preferred
• Previous experience in driving a box truck
• California driver's license in good standing
• Forklift certified preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to balance, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist
• Ability to lift and carry up to 0-50lbs
• Ability to pull and push up to 0-100lbs
• Ability to work at a variety of heights
• Full functional range of motion in all major body joints from reaching, twisting, bending, simple and power gripping, fine and gross motor skills

Mental Demands

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Resilience and ability to maintain composure, manage emotions and professionally handle a range of situations in fast-paced work setting.
• Ability to maintain composure and handle difficult situations with professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze issues and find effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle changes in schedules or responsibilities.
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities to handle complex situations.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand and respond to the needs of colleagues or customers.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to various in temperature, humidity or wetness
• Wet, dirty, uneven surfaces and walkways
• Exposure to confined spaces
• Exposure to work in an industrial environment, including areas with low headroom, difficult access
• Use of special auditory and visual
• Consistent with most warehouse environments including the use of a forklift, pallet jacks, and ladders
• Open shelves filled with overstock merchandise

Interested or Qualified?

If you meet the requirements of this position, click on the link below to "APPLY NOW." You will be directed to our web application process, the successful completion of which is required by all applicants. There are THREE simple steps to this process, which is administered by Hire Select:

1. You will complete a brief web application;
2. You will attach or build your resume;
3. You will complete the PCI aptitude assessment.

Upon completion of all THREE steps, your submission will be forwarded to our hiring team for consideration. If you are among the most qualified applicants, we will contact you within two to three weeks. If you do not hear from us within that time, feel free to reapply in the future as other opportunities arise. Thank you so much for your interest in the Aquarium of the Pacific! Aquarium of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.