Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of warehouse activities, directly impacting the supply chain and overall business performance. This position involves receiving, storing, and distributing materials, products, and equipment within the warehouse environment. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring that all goods are handled safely and in compliance with company policies. By effectively managing stock and supporting order fulfillment, this role helps to meet customer demands and maintain high service levels. Ultimately, the Warehouse Associate contributes to a smooth and organized warehouse operation that supports the company's logistical goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains an accurate running inventory.
• Restocks supplies and inventory.
• Accepts, verifies, inspects, and records all deliveries according to policy.
• Records, reports, and returns defective items.
• Packages orders and prepares for shipment according to policy.
• Maintains the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse area.
• Handles complaints related to shipments; notifies supervisor of any shipping or receiving issues.
• Inventory control including:
• Inspecting order accuracy before accepting vendor deliveries.
• Perform quality checks on inventory.
• Conduct cycle counts.
• Report discrepancies to leadership.
• Follow all Loss Prevention company policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with inventory control systems.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Fosters good coworker citizenship and contributes to a positive work environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to repeat motions.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and squat.
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder level.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Shop environment with exposure to dirt, dust, and loud noise.
• Warehouse environment with exposure to dirt, dust, and loud noise.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

M&D provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, military status, and genetic information.