Job Details

Warehouse Associate

This position plays an important role in supporting the efficient operation of the distribution center. Team members in this role may perform a variety of warehouse functions including receiving, inventory handling, order picking, packing, shipping, and general material movement.

Primary duties include:

• Accurately pick customer orders using pick lists, RF scanners, or other warehouse management system tools while meeting established productivity and quality standards.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring products are properly packaged, labeled, and staged for carrier pickup to prevent damage and ensure accurate delivery to customers.
• Perform quality inspections on picked and packed orders to verify correct items, quantities, and packaging prior to shipment.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments from trucks and other transport vehicles while ensuring proper handling and placement of products.
• Assist with receiving activities including verifying incoming shipments, unloading product, inspecting for damage, and accurately stocking inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Support inventory control processes including cycle counts, stock checks, and maintaining accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment in accordance with company safety standards.
• Organize and maintain warehouse storage areas, ensuring product is stored properly and aisles, docks, and work areas remain clean, safe, and accessible.
• Maintain the physical condition of warehouse equipment by performing routine checks and promptly reporting maintenance issues or operational concerns.
• Follow all warehouse operating procedures, safety guidelines, and company policies while actively identifying and reporting potential safety hazards, equipment issues, or process improvements to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping, receiving, and operational goals.
• Support other warehouse functions as needed to ensure efficient workflow and timely order fulfillment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred but not required.
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment preferred; certification may be required for certain roles.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate order picking, inventory counts, and shipment preparation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established warehouse procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer or RF scanner experience preferred for order picking, packing, and inventory transactions.

Physical demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat, bend, pivot/twist, climbing, kneeling, balance.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. OCCASIONAL, and push and pull at least 25 lbs. of force OCCASIONAL.

Working conditions:

• Work activities occur in an inside workspace where extreme heat and may occur. May be exposed to outside while walking into trailers. Work conditions may include drafts.

Equipment operated:

• Forklift
• Swing reach
• Stand up
• Pallet jacks
• Cherry Pickers
• RF equipment