Warehouse Associate 2 (General Warehouse)

The Warehouse Associate 2 (General Warehouse) role provides manual and clerical inventory support in processing cartons

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Checks and inspects cartons to reflect accurate quantity and condition for further processing.
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• Prepares cartons for processing by:\t
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  • Locating, preparing and affixing appropriate labels.
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  • Packing, labeling and scanning cartons, as required.
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  • Sorting and routing cartons.
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  • Entering appropriate information in inventory systems as required.
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  • Loading, unloading, picking as required.
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• Prepares merchandise for distribution, including:\t
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  • Checks, inspects, and logs data into the appropriate inventory systems to reflect the quantity and condition of merchandise received or distributed.
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  • Takes necessary steps to prepare merchandise for inventory and distribution.
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  • Inspects merchandise visually to determine disposition, as assigned.
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  • Enters/logs appropriate data into on-line systems as required.
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• Performs one or more stock handling tasks, such as:\t
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  • Packing, unpacking, banding, and assembling merchandise.
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  • Sorting and routing merchandise.
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  • Weighing merchandise.
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  • Moving merchandise manually from one location to another.
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  • Picking, labeling and scanning, as required.
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• Performs:\t
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  • Scheduling and balancing workload of other associates.
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  • Training and coaching associates in basic procedures and techniques.
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  • Verifying data and work of others.
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• Performs processing activities, as assigned.
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• Moves cartons from one location to another, either manually or mechanically
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• Checks and codes merchandise and data.
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• Operates simple warehouse equipment, as necessary.
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• Performs other related manual tasks, as assigned.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

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• Requires the ability to understand and follow general and/or written instructions. Involves the use of elementary arithmetic.
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• Familiarity with use of contemporary merchandise processing equipment (i.e. hand-held scanners)
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• Familiarity with use of warehouse equipment and inventory systems.
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• Ability to learn computer processing systems.
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• Ability to work efficiently.
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• Ability to determine which prescribed steps to take to process problem cartons and to resolve identified discrepancies.
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• Physical Essential Function (Lifting): Frequent 0 - 30lbs; Occasional 30 - 75lbs
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• Six months experience in the same or related tasks is preferable.

Internal Candidates:

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• Must have an Achiever rating, or higher, on your 2017 Performance Appraisal.
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• Those with Policy Violations issued within the last 12 months will not be considered.
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• Information regarding current family members working in the same facility must be reported when submitting the application. Failure to do so will disqualify the Associate.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit