Warehouse Associate

Employee-Owned. Customer-Driven. Application Deadline: until filled. Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. This position will report to: Morgan Leisner This position will be located in: Curtis Bay, MD This position is posted: Both Internally and Externally Flexibility Option: In Person Pay Range Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position. Job Summary The Warehouse Associate supports the operation functions of the warehouse. Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure the material that is put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns. Responsibilities Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows-up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Checks and packs material to be delivered. Possesses a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or the best way to ship material. Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Assures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed. Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data, as appropriate. Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets, as appropriate. Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations. Supports the operations functions of the warehouse. Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns. Non-essential Functions May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in providing customer service functions including, but not limited to, order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions, as needed. May provide delivery of material to customer sites. Assists with loading and unloading of trucks. Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications 2 years of work experience preferred. Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred. If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met candidate must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle and a current medical certification may be required. PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email and SAP software is a plus. Skills And Abilities Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies. Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English). Ability to effectively plan and organize. Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately, efficiently, and safely as possible. Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100% Lift from Floor to Waist: than 10 lbs. - Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 101 + lbs. - Occasionally Above Waist Lift: than 10 lbs. - Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 101+ lbs. - Not at all Unilateral Carry: than 10 lbs. - Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 101+ lbs. - Not at all Bilateral Carry: than 10 lbs. - Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 101+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Frequently Travel(travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr