Warehouse Associate I

Base pay range $20.00/hr - $20.00/hr Overview The Warehouse Associate is responsible for unloading merchandise in accordance with established safety, procedural and accuracy standards to meet the warehouse operation goals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Select products accurately and properly verify Perform required equipment inspection and report any deficiencies to supervisor Must follow proper safety procedures Receive load assignment from dock supervisor Must follow all work instructions and procedures Remove product from trailer and break down loads to customer specifications per purchase order Must break down loads efficiently, accurately, in a timely manner, with little to no error on loads: loads must be wrapped and lined up by P.O. line number when required Responsible for recording loss, damages, shortages and overages Responsible for turning in all packaging slip, recording your name and number of shortages or overages, if any Reports any equipment damages and/or integrity of pallets Will train new team members on unloading process Must maintain a clean working area Make recommendations for more effective operations Competencies Must be able to identify products by size, type, color or product code. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language. Basic math skills Reasoning skills with the ability to understand and execute instructions. Must have the ability to work safely in a warehouse environment Must have the ability to work in a team environment Must maintain certification, if using powered industrial equipment Good organizational and time management skills in order to meet goals Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems or the ability to learn Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. This position frequently requires standing, walking, and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. Must be physically capable of constantly lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Education & Experience High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, REQUIRED Previous working experience as a warehouse worker, preferred Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods or the ability to learn processes and procedures Must maintain certification, if using powered industrial equipment Work Environment This position works in a warehouse setting with various temperatures. Warehouse temperatures vary from freezer, refrigerator, climate control to no climate control warehouses as well as some outdoor exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, two-way forklift flow and loud noise. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All other duties assigned by supervisor. Senioriority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Warehousing #J-18808-Ljbffr Costa Solutions, LLC