Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Aiken, South Carolina

Looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, work as part of a team, and make a direct impact on daily operations? 

Diversified Supply Inc. is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Warehouse Associate / Back-Up Driver to join our Aiken team.

In this role, your primary focus will be supporting daily warehouse operations , including receiving and organizing inventory, picking and preparing customer orders, cutting wire and cable to specifications, assisting with shipping and kitting, and maintaining an accurate, safe, and organized warehouse.

You’ll also serve as a back-up driver when needed , making customer deliveries using a Company-provided 26-ft non-CDL box truck and helping ensure materials arrive safely, accurately, and on time.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing the job right, pays attention to the details, works safely, and is willing to step in wherever needed. Whether you’re preparing an order, verifying inventory, operating warehouse equipment, assisting a customer, or covering a delivery, you’ll play an important role in keeping our Aiken operation running smoothly.

If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and enjoy a position with a variety of responsibilities throughout the day, we’d like to hear from you!

Operational & Technical Duties

• Maintain a working knowledge of the sales, order fulfillment, inventory, shipping, and delivery processes to ensure timely and accurate customer service.
• Receive, inspect, unload, stage, stock, pick, pack, and ship materials in accordance with Company procedures.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, quantity, condition, and proper documentation.
• Accurately receive inventory into the Company's inventory management system and maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wire-cutting equipment, and other warehouse equipment after completing required training and authorization.
• Measure, cut, coil, reel, label, package, and stage wire and cable to customer specifications using Company-approved wire-cutting equipment and procedures.
• Verify product numbers, wire type, gauge, footage, quantities, and customer specifications before performing any wire cuts.
• Read and accurately interpret pick tickets, shipping documents, customer orders, and wire-cutting requirements.
• Properly identify, label, and stage completed wire orders for customer pickup, shipment, or delivery.
• Maintain accurate identification of remaining wire inventory by labeling or marking remaining footage in accordance with Company procedures.
• Properly segregate reusable wire remnants and scrap material in designated locations.
• Perform routine inspections of wire-cutting equipment and measuring devices before use and promptly report equipment malfunctions, calibration concerns, maintenance needs, or safety hazards to management.
• Maintain organization of wire reels, cut wire inventory, warehouse storage locations, and work areas to promote efficiency and safety.
• Pull customer orders accurately while maintaining quality standards and minimizing product damage.
• Assist customers at the warehouse counter by locating and preparing materials as assigned.
• Deliver customer orders using Company vehicles as assigned while maintaining safe driving practices and excellent customer service.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels by reporting shortages, damaged materials, inventory discrepancies, or stock replenishment needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment by following established housekeeping standards.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all Company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Exercise stop-work authority by immediately stopping work and notifying management whenever an unsafe condition, equipment malfunction, quality concern, or order discrepancy is identified.
• Successfully complete Company-provided training and demonstrate competency before independently performing wire-cutting operations or operating specialized warehouse equipment.

Back-up Driving & Delivery

• Safely operate a 26-ft box truck (non-CDL) for scheduled deliveries.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain required logs.
• Secure loads and ensure compliance with DOT and company safety standards.
• Deliver materials and return with required documentation.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and readiness (fuel, straps, pallet jack, liftgate checks).

At Diversified Supply Inc., we believe in taking care of our team. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 15% Employer Match
• 75% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Employee only)
• Life Insurance, Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• 75% Employer-Paid Supplemental Medical Insurance  (Employee only) + family options
• Employee Discount Program – Tremendous savings on movie tickets, hotels, water parks, car rentals, and more!
• Stable Employment with Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment preferred
• Prior experience as a Material Handler preferred
• Forklift experience preferred (certification a plus or ability to obtain)
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, for purposes of counting inventory, verifying orders, and completing documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wire-cutting equipment, and other warehouse machinery.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, coil, reel, label, and prepare wire and cable to customer specifications.
• Ability to verify product numbers, wire gauges, quantities, footage, and customer order requirements before processing materials.
• Ability to understand and follow Company Standard Operating Procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Ability to prioritize work based on customer needs, shipping schedules, and operational demands.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize product waste.
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, inventory discrepancies, and safety concerns and report them promptly.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation associated with receiving, inventory, shipping, and wire-cutting activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as a member of a team.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and business needs.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and professional warehouse environment 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for reading labels, operating machinery, and communicating in a warehouse environment
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environments
• Ability to safely operate and work around warehouse machinery, wire cutting equipment, packaging equipment, and powered industrial equipment. 
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, packaging, wrapping, labeling, and handling of inventory, reels, boxes, and warehouse materials.