Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The Olander family of companies are a full-line distributor of standard and metric fasteners, including commercial and specialty fasteners, precision hardware, electromechanical components, tools, adhesives, and wire management products. We started off serving Silicon Valley in 1962. Today, we have customers in more than 45 countries.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment. This role supports daily warehouse operations and ensures customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

Essential Functions

• Receive, process, stock, pick, pack, and ship inventory according to company procedures.
• Accurately fulfill customer orders by following order notes and established warehouse processes.
• Pull, put away, and manage order tags in accordance with company procedures.
• Transfer completed orders from consolidation bins to shipping bins.
• Monitor consolidation bins for hanging orders and update pull lists as needed.
• Pull and prepare secondary orders and production kits.
• Expedite priority and will-call orders for timely customer pickup.
• Perform inventory management tasks, including cycle counts, shelf audits, and stock replenishment.
• Reprint damaged or missing labels using the Bartender labeling system.
• Inspect, repair, and replace damaged stock boxes and packaging as needed.
• Verify scales are properly calibrated and ready for use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse through daily housekeeping.
• Participate in required safety training and follow all safety procedures.
• Report inventory discrepancies, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions to the Warehouse Lead or Manager.
• Cross-train and learn additional warehouse functions to support operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Lead or Manager.

This job description describes the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environment preferred.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately count, sort, organize, and verify inventory.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers, customers, and suppliers while demonstrating professionalism, tact, and discretion.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate company values and serve as a positive role model for workplace culture.
• Willingness to learn new skills, adapt to changing priorities, and support cross-functional operations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Frequently use hands and arms for grasping, handling, pushing, pulling, and operating warehouse equipment.
• Read printed materials and computer screens and accurately enter information into warehouse systems.
• Work safely in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, equipment, and moving machinery while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pay Salary Range: $21-$22 per hour DOE

This role is eligible for the Company/Team bonus plans. Olander complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and determines compensation based on candidate's qualifications, education, skill set, experience, and internal equity.

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the Company offers the following: health insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, Disability Coverage, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, ten (10) paid holidays per year and additional voluntary benefits.

Olander is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.