The Warehouse Associate verifies the inventory quantity and assists in inventory level maintenance. Has overall responsibility for receiving and moving materials within warehouse. Being a Warehouse Associate operates warehouse equipment in a safe manner. Maintains complete paperwork. In addition, Warehouse Associate may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. May require a certification to operate equipment. Being a Warehouse Associate possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Warehouse Associate Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare all orders for shipment;
- Inventory;
- Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager;
- Enter required data into a computer in an accurate and timely manner as instructed;
- Documenting inventory;
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials;
- Associate will be working as part of a small team but should be able to work independently;
- Prepare shipments;
- Keep an organized, clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization;
- Stock shelves in the Warehouse;
- Ability to lift 50 lbs of weight and work with minimal supervision;
- Assisting in inventory cycle counts;
- Inspecting all stock for damages and keeping records of damages;
- Lift up to 70lbs repeatedly on a regular basis;
- Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.
Requirements:
- Dependable and reliable;
- Must have reliable transportation;
- Must pass background check;
- Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures;
- Able to work in a team environment;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Consistent work history/strong work ethic;
- Experience with inventory control, shipping, receiving, picking & packing preferred;
- Must be able to work extended daily hours as business volume requires;
- Ability to read and understand labels, paperwork, and instructions;
- Able to work in temperature extremes of heat and cold in the warehouse;
- Ability to stand, walk, bend and twist 8 to 10 hours per day in a non-climate control warehouse;
- Lift up to 70lbs repeatedly on a regular basis;
- Report to work on time;
- MUST be able to work Overtime and weekends if needed.