Warehouse Distribution Center Associate

Warehouse Distribution Center Associate

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Associate to join our growing team of professionals. Our warehouse associates perform a variety of tasks including receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading products. Associates will need to troubleshoot and solve problems throughout these activities.

Responsibilities

• Receiving – Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Count all product, compare to manifest, and check shipments for damage. Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas. Sign for inbound shipments, when necessary.
• Order Picking – Ensure the correct number and type of product is picked. Transport orders to shipping locations.
• Quality – Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances as needed.
• Inventory – Keep accurate records and reports. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Support and abide by the company's safety program including all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Performance - Meet productivity standards while tracking key performance indicators (KPI's).
• Decision Making - Identify and solve problems that come up during daily warehouse operations.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Possess the stamina to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Capable of lifting and moving parts of up to 50 pounds and pushing and pulling 300 pounds with use of mechanical aids.
• Able to repeatedly bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach with the use of ladder when necessary.
• Basic math skills to identify product quantity.
• Able to read and recognize alphanumeric sequences.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer and RF scanning equipment.
• Prior work experience and the use of RF scanning equipment is a plus.
• Have the availability to work M-F with occasional weekend work as needed.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, typically 25 to 50 pounds or more, depending on the job duties.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials throughout the warehouse. This may involve pushing or pulling heavy loads over extended distances or up ramps.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of a shift. Warehouse employees need to be able to move around the warehouse facility to pick orders, stock shelves, or perform other tasks.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks. Employees need the ability to access items throughout the warehouse at various heights and angles.
• Climbing: Can climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas or perform maintenance tasks. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work at heights to include open floor mezzanines and follow safety protocols for ladder use.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers. Depending on the job role, employees must pass certification or training programs to operate certain equipment safely.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects, operate machinery controls, and perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy. This may include picking and packing items, labeling products, or assembling shipments.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning barcodes, sorting items, or packaging products, throughout the shift. Employees should be able to maintain productivity while performing repetitive motions safely.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina and endurance to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work long hours, weekends, or overtime during peak periods.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Employees should be vigilant about potential hazards in the warehouse environment and take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.