Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, loading, unloading, and inventory control. This position requires a dependable, safety-conscious individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring orders are prepared for timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and properly store incoming products and materials.
• Pick, pull, pack, and stage customer and delivery orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring products are handled safely to prevent damage.
• Organize warehouse inventory and maintain clean, orderly storage areas.
• Perform inventory counts and assist with cycle counts and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Verify quantities, product numbers, and shipping documentation against orders.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Assist with stocking shelves, replenishing inventory, and maintaining proper product locations.
• Prepare products for shipment and ensure orders are properly labeled and secured.
• Follow FIFO and other inventory-rotation procedures when applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of received, stored, picked, and shipped materials.
• Communicate inventory issues, damaged products, shortages, or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials throughout the warehouse.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to accurately read product labels, packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documents.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Forklift or pallet-jack experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and accuracy requirements.

Ideal Resume Keywords:
Warehouse Operations • Order Picking • Packing & Shipping • Receiving • Inventory Control • Material Handling • Loading & Unloading • Pallet Jack • Stocking • Cycle Counts • Shipping Documentation • Order Fulfillment • FIFO • Warehouse Safety • Logistics • Distribution