Warehouse Associate/NON-DRIVER

Job Description

Job Description

Workers selected for this role are not permitted to have any driving responsibilities nor are they allowed to have any driving responsibilities for the entire assignment

Warehouse Associate/NON-DRIVER

Details

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate I is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders; receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material; and maintaining the branch warehouse environment and equipment. This position performs warehouse transactions in accordance with company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity.

Key Requirements

Flexible and willing to work across both the Receiving/Putaway and Shipping departments.

Ability to operate an order picker is required.

Experience operating a reach truck, sit-down forklift, and dock loader is preferred.

Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and a positive, dependable attitude.

Communicates effectively, supports coworkers, and takes initiative to complete tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

Contribute to a culture focused on employee safety and maintaining a safe work environment.

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety rules.

Immediately report and address safety concerns.

Receive material delivered by vendors, customers, or other warehouses.

Verify the quantity and description of received materials by comparing merchandise against the packing list.

Stock incoming orders in an orderly manner on shelves and in designated areas.

Report freight damage claims.

Prepare branch orders from the warehouse.

Verify that the correct quantity and type of product are prepared for shipment.

Process shipment paperwork, including:

Verifying merchandise to be shipped.

Applying the correct postage, tape, and labels.

Following customer shipping instructions.

Insuring shipments when necessary.

Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and wire-cutting machines, when required.

Load common carrier and company vehicles.

Inspect equipment and perform minor maintenance as needed.

Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Support other branch functions, including counter sales and customer support, as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Experience

No prior experience required.

Prior warehouse experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of electrical products preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.

Ability to address basic issues and problems.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.

Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work overtime as needed.

Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

Work Environment Requirement

Frequency

Exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments, including high noise levels and/or exposure to heat and cold

Constantly at least 51%

Exposure to electrical hazards or risk of electrical shock

Constantly at least 51%

Handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment

Constantly at least 51%

Travel to off-site locations

None

Physical Demands

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Sitting; remaining stationary while performing work

Occasionally up to 20%

Walking and moving about inside and outside the office or work location

Constantly at least 51%

Using hands to finger, handle, or feel; operating a computer and other office machinery

Constantly at least 51%

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, including stocking shelves, picking up boxes, or positioning oneself to access equipment

Constantly at least 51%

Climbing or balancing, including ascending or descending ladders and operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment

Constantly at least 51%

Talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers and detect hazardous conditions

Constantly at least 51%

Weight and Force Requirements

Weight/Force

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

Constantly at least 51%

Up to 25 pounds

Constantly at least 51%

Up to 50 pounds

Constantly at least 51%

Position Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. The ability to competently perform all essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation; demonstrate a commitment to effective customer service; maintain integrity; and work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at The Company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company, a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Start Time: 7 am

End Time: 4 pm