Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver

Job purpose: To maintain the warehouse and the product contained within, as well as performing related functions, such as loading, unloading, receiving, and additional branch support activities. This will contribute to ABCO's mission of exceeding customers' highest expectations by:
• Ensuring goods are handled and stored appropriately, so that product is properly maintained, undamaged, and available for customers.
• Providing support to the branch, allowing staff to provide the high quality customer service to which customers have become accustomed.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Warehouse
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and organized warehouse environment
    • Organizes inventory for increased efficiency and processing
    • Understands how to organize product in the warehouse according to branch manager's specifications
    • Handles equipment and product carefully, as to avoid damage
    • Reports any building maintenance issues immediately, including any issues with dock doors, dock levelers, light bulbs, etc.
  • Performs branch loading, unloading and receiving processes
    • Utilizes proper techniques for packaging goods and loading/unloading trucks
    • Checks in and stores received product in the appropriate designated areas for stock and sold items
    • Provides all receiving paperwork to the Branch Administrator for secondary accuracy check and computer entry
  • Performs the following functions according to specified ABCO policy, including following proper paperwork procedures:
    • Stock transfers
    • Returned goods (both stock and sold orders)
    • Direct vendor returns (such as empty refrigerant cylinders)
    • Receipt of vendor direct shipments
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of equipment and its proper utilization, including pallet jacks and other non-powered warehouse equipment
  • Occasionally responsible for additional branch projects as requested, such as the repositioning of product in the warehouse and/or showroom
  • Attends all mandated company functions and training programs.

• Required Certifications and Abilities
  • Certified to operate forklift and hi-low
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Manual Dexterity - must be able to use hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.

Pay Range: $20-25/hr

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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