Warehouse Associate

Description The position of Warehouse Worker is responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and preparing of product for customer delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion. Use of forklift and/or order picker to process orders. $18.00-$19.00 per hour. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Obtain or pull material to fill pick tickets from storage yard and warehouse. Verify quantities and items being shipped against the invoice. Load merchandise into the company vehicle. Maintain assigned equipment in clean condition. Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or necessary repairs to supervisor. Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing lists and purchase orders. Maintain an excellent attendance record. Work overtime as needed. Transport, gather, distribute and stock material in a safe, efficient manner. Perform other duties as assigned to keep the warehouse organized and orderly at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED. General knowledge of warehouse procedures and ability to operate material handling equipment safely. Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers to satisfy customer requirements. Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements. Pass a Background Check and Drug Screen. Be at least 18 years old. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Write and read routine reports or job orders. Speak effectively with customers or employees within the organization. Speak, read and hear English. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Interpret documents and instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form. Organize and prioritize job projects and requirements. ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: Attendance is required Monday through Friday within normal business hours as established by the Warehouse Supervisor. Working overtime may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly use hands to grasp, lift and reach. Occasionally sit, climb and balance. Lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Work both inside and outside and on elevated balconies. DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Comprehensive benefits are an important component of an employee's compensation package. Hercules recognizes the contribution of every team member and therefore offers a competitive and cost-effective benefits package to support your needs and long‑term goals. Hercules Industries offers the following insurance: medical, dental, vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Employee Life Insurance (Basic Life/AD&D and Voluntary Life AD&D). We pay holiday, vacation, and sick time; as well as a Flexible Spending Plan, Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We offer a 401(k) Savings Plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Hercules became an employee‑owned company effective October 1, 2019. An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan. Hercules encourages and supports participation in service activities that contribute to our community. Employees may take three paid hours of work time per month to participate in an approved community service activity. The company offers a quarterly Hercules Employee‑Owner Partners in Profit Bonus based on eligibility. Customer Service Expert Distribution Expert Order Picker Expert Purchase Order Expert Receiving Expert Warehouse Expert Education Required High School or General Education Certificate or better. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr