Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Warehouse AssociateBrame delivers products, services and solutions to our customers throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. Founded in 1924, we remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to assist our customers in taking the next step to improve the appearance, health and efficiency of their facilities. What products do we provide? Our products range from Food Service, Furniture – School and Workplace, Industrial Packaging, Janitorial Facility, Office Supplies, School Supplies, to Technology. Brame partners with many globally recognized vendors and sells a wide variety of products. Picks, packs, and ships supplies and materials to customers accurately and quickly; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks materials.$17 - $18/HR + BenefitsDuties and Responsibilities:Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or by utilizing the following material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, pallet jack.Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and productsSorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory proceduresPicks, packs, and ships productsProcesses all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandiseConducts physical inventory countsCheck the product in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list)Labels inventory as neededMaintains a safe, clean working environmentParticipates in quality improvement effortsPerforms other duties as assigned by the managerQualifications:One to two years of related experienceFamiliarity with shipping practices and handling methodsUtilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skillsMust have prior experience with the following material handling equipment (sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker)Must pass forklift training class (Sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker)Must have a valid driver's licenseMust have basic math and writing skillsMust have excellent reading comprehension skillsAbility to problem solveMust have a positive and professional attitudeStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsCommitment to excellence and high standardsGood oral communication skillsGood attention to detailMust understand and follow written and verbal instructionsLift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistanceMay pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes per dayWill lift to 130 pounds at times with appropriate assistanceClimbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and overhead liftingWalk, bend, and climb stairsClimb on and into forkliftsStand for long periods of timeWear appropriate safety equipmentA large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels can be moderate to highWarehouse dock doors are open so that temperatures will fluctuateThe environment could become dusty in some sections if the product remains in placeAbility to pass company background screening, motor vehicle report and drug testing requirementsBrame uses the EOS Management System. All employees will participate in regularly scheduled L10 Meetings to discuss departmental issues and suggest opportunities for improvement. All Manager and Supervisors are required to have quarterly conversations with each of their direct reports. Brame's core values are vital to our success, and we are looking to hire people who meet and exceed these values:Customer ImportancePositive AttitudeProfessional and DedicatedSafetyCompensation:$17-$18/HourMedicalDentalVisionLong-term disabilityShort-term disabilityLife insuranceVoluntary life insuranceVoluntary Accident InsuranceVoluntary Critical Insurance401(k) + Employer matchPTO/Vacation daysHoliday PayEmployee discounts8am-5pm