Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Our team is opening a new Distributions Center (DC) facility for our east coast operations.  We are currently looking to add experienced contract-based Warehouse Associates (Material Handlers) to help us stand up the new DC. Qualified candidates must be experienced in warehouse operations and be comfortable joining a newly formed team.  This will require workers to be experienced, reliable and enjoy the challenge of a startup location.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our team as an FTE after completing the required 3-month evaluation period. 

Must Haves:

• Prior warehouse operations (receiving and shipping) experience
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts
• Knowledge of Warehouse systems including handheld scanning devices (RF Scanners) and operating systems
• Candidates must be reliable and flexible to work within changing – grown oriented environment
• Must be able to meet job requirements of lifting of 20-30 lbs., occasional lifting/moving of 75 lbs. Will reach, bend, twist, push and pull. Use hands, arms and fingers to operate a hand-held scanner.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies order accuracy using a written pick list. We use RF Scanners and Oracle VMS
• Packs and processes items to prepare them for final shipment. 
• Scans items into the inventory management system.
• Package items using appropriate containers, fillers, and reinforcements.
• Enter shipping information into a computer database. 
• Generate and apply/enclose shipping labels and packing lists. 
• Transport completed orders to the staging area for loading/shipping.
• Assist with loading orders onto trucks as needed.
• Will also need good communication skills including an ability to use email and google suite.
• Cycle Count experience and attention to details are both important
• Able to read English and write fluently to perform daily tasks.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent. One year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: 

• Must be able to read and understand detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate problems or issues when encountered.

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to accurately count and weigh items.
• Must have high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and compare written information.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.