Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

1st Shift Warehouse AssociateReports To: 1st Shift Supervisor/Warehouse ManagerStatus: Regular Full-timeHours: 7AM-3:30PMLocation: 4001 Gantz Road Ste E, Grove City OH, 43123Job SummaryReceives and transports product to appropriate locations. Picks product for customer pickups and weekly transfers, assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. Reports damages and discrepancies to supervisor. Responsible for ensuring accurate receipt/shipment and appropriate handling of merchandise. Completes shipping and receiving reports. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the redistribution field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for accuracy of all in-bound shipments. Checks supplier's counts and reports discrepancies to carrier and supervisorMaintains other shipping records such as returned merchandise, damage, discrepancies, etc.Responsible for care in handling merchandiseEstablish an appropriate rapport with customers, vendors and delivery driversResponsible for performing operations and safety check, (including battery, brakes & lift controls), on all powered industrial trucksRecommend equipment needs and repairsVerify inventory levels with system cycle counts against physical countsTransport merchandise from daily inbound receipts to appropriate locationsReplenish warehouse pick locations to capacityLoad outbound carriersObserve and comply with all workplace safety procedures and measures, including immediately documenting any unsafe acts, conditions, or accidentsMaintain organization and cleanliness of warehouseAt shift end, return electric equipment to charging station, and prepares equipment for daily chargeOther duties as assigned by management.Job QualificationsPrevious warehouse and forklift experience a plusStrong interpersonal skillsHigh degree of attention required to prevent injury to self or othersSignificant inventory control and SKU management exposureAbility to perform light to heavy physical tasks; able to lift 50 lbs. safelyEclipse Warehouse Management System background a plusAbility to proficiently operate a variety of powered industrial trucks, and able to complete in-house forklift & safety programMust be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensiblyExposure to environmental conditions (e.g. heat/cold; noise and dust).Working EnvironmentThe work day is spent in a warehouse environment. Noise level is moderate.Physical DemandsThis position is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear; frequently required to stand, and/or walk. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving inventory, packages, boxes, pallets, and other warehouse equipment. Vision abilities are required for this job which may include close vision, sound, ability to adjust focus, manual dexterity for equipment usage.