Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately pulling and preparing orders in an efficient manner to ensure quality customer service. They will perform these duties while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and cultivate the Core Values of OSC internally and externally.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles using appropriate equipment (i.e. operating forklifts) and maintain warehouse organization.
• Inspect deliveries from vendors for product damages and notify management of any defects.
• Assist internal personnel with carousel operations to maintain inventory control.
• Prepare and complete daily orders for customer shipments/deliveries; includes picking orders, material packaging, labeling shipments, and paperwork completion.
• Maintain company-wide standards by accurately fulfilling customer orders.
• Assist company personnel with daily vehicle preparation for customer deliveries.
• Compare merchandise and packing slips to verify serial numbers and quantities delivered.
• Assist shipping lead in the completion of daily cycle counting.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse to ensure safety of all employees, vendors and visitors.
• Operate forklift to load/unload pallets and heavy materials.
• Communicate inventory concerns to customers and management promptly.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Previous shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Certified forklift operator is a plus.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience.
• Must be organized, have good reasoning skills, math aptitude and time management skills.

Job Specifications/Requirements:
Ability to stand on your feet 7 to 8 hours a day with lots of walking, twisting, bending, reaching, grasping and repetitive motions; with occasional sitting. Frequent lifting of 20-45lbs is required, may at times lift up to 75lbs. Frequent pushing/pulling of 75lbs. Ability to work in moderately warm or cold conditions where high noise levels are possible.


Full job description available upon request.
Who is OSC?

OSC is an industrial distribution company that has been providing solutions for our customer's gas, welding and automation needs since 1959. We are based in Minnesota with multiple locations that serve businesses within MN, WI, ND, SD, and IA. We have a unique culture that creates accountability and fosters engagement amongst our employees. All of us share consistent values of honesty and integrity that are exhibited through the company's core values. Join our team to be a part of an organization that is focused on serving its customers and employees!

Why Work for OSC!

OSC offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package from health insurance to employee fun and activities. Some of the unique benefit offerings include Retirement - 401(k), Community Connection, Health Benefits, Wellness Program, Career & Education Development, Company Involvement and much more! Check us out at oxygenservicecompany.com!

OSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, traits associated with race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

The hourly range for this position is $21/hour - $22/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity.