Warehouse Associate (Houston)

Warehouse Associate

Company Overview

For over 40 years,  Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in New Orleans, Prairieville, Nashville, Dallas, and Houston. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. Our family owned and operated company is currently seeking a  Warehouse Associate  to join our Houston, TX team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective This position receives, stores and distributes material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

Essential Functions 1. Assist with shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing to sales associates for processing. 2. Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped. 3. Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas. 4. Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code. 5. File requisitions, work orders or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area. 6. Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for salespeople and customer traffic. 7. Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department. 8. Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method. 9. Open bales, crates, and other containers. 10. Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program. 11. Assist in counting of physical inventory. 12. May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed. 13. Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments. 14. Prepare parcels for mailing or shipping 16. Sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times. 17. Wear the proper safety equipment.

Competencies 1. Communication Proficiency. 2. Organizational Skills. 3. Mathematical Skills. 4. Technical Capacity. 5. Thoroughness. 6. Time Management.

Work Environment This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.

Required Education and Experience 1. High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.

2. Forklift experience is a must.