Warehouse Associate

This position reports to the Warehouse Store Manager while working in a warehouse setting responsible for but not limited to a variety of warehouse functions; pulling orders, receiving, unloading of freight, stocking shelves/racks, will call, and assisting customers and internal associates as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Participate in warehouse operations involving receiving, processing, pulling orders, loading trucks, and stocking inventory

· Receive, identify, mark and place materials sent to the warehouse according to established procedures

· Maintain a variety of records, orders, bill of ladings, proof of deliveries (PODs), will calls, files, reports, and records of stock

· Perform inventory management and cycle counts

· Keep warehouse clean and organized on a daily basis

· Assist counter sales associates and store manager when necessary

· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

· Foster a safe working environment with goals of zero lost time and zero recordable incidents

· Participate in safety training

· This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

· Strong time management skills

· Work well under pressure

· Apply simple numeric concepts and research alphanumeric part numbers

· Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal associates

· Abide by safety standards and practices at all times – no exceptions

· Work overtime when needed

· Knowledge of inventory and cycle counts

· Practice proper lifting techniques, health and safety practices and inventory methods

· Basic computer skills

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Physical Requirements:

· Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis

· Stand, walk and sit throughout the scheduled work shift

· Use of hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling

· Ability to stoop, bend and twist

· Possible exposure to other elements such as dust and fumes and changes in temperature

· Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

· This job is designated a Safety Sensitive position

Education and Experience:

· High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience

· 2-3 years of previous warehouse experience is required

· 2-3 years of sit-down forklift experience is required