Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of a distribution facility. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment. This position will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (e.g. order filling, shipping, receiving) on a regular basis.

• Perform one or more distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions such as checking, picking, packing, replenishment, bin/bulk order fill, bin/bulk stocking, shipping, receiving/returns, sorting, or loading (as applicable to operation). Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis.

• May, on occasion, operate a pallet jack to move product around

• Contribute to a safe work environment through continuous focus on housekeeping and safety.

• Demonstrate a commitment to our company’s core values.

• Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks.

• Participate in the implementation and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvements to the distribution process in a group setting.

• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred

• Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language

• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)

• Basic computer skills (accessing and navigating the internet; familiar with the keyboard; opening, closing and saving documents)

• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently

• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours

• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently

• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)

• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.

• One (1) year previous related experience preferred