Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

The primary function of the warehouse worker is to be responsible for areas of warehouse maintenance, shipping/receiving, product storage, and delivery setup.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy. Prepare orders by processing requests: pull accurate materials and place in appropriate area for customer pick up or delivery; load and unload trucks as necessary.
• Maintain inventory controls through minimizing material damage and ensuring order accuracy.
• Ability to organize the warehouse and manage bin locations. Establish, maintain and promote high standards of customer service. Lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for most of the shift, and wear protective gear and steel-toed boots. Ensure that equipment is maintained to company operating standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred. 1-3 years of experience or more is preferred. Core competencies: strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity. Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members. Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must wear protective gear and steel-toed boot. Will frequently move about inside the warehouse.
• Must be able to operate warehouse machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly working in a warehouse environment.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $18.00 to $19.81 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

Job Location:

Commonwealth Building Materials, Inc. - Norfolk401 Naval Base Road Norfolk, VA 23505

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.