** Warehouse Associate-First Aid, Lenexa, KS**

**Job Category****:** In Unit-Distr Ctr-Frst Ad **Requisition Number****:** WAREH14205 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Overview:

We are looking for an effective Warehouse Associate to join our team and help drive our growing business. This role will support our receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations. The person in this role will work closely with the Warehouse Manager on process to efficiently dispatch first aid and safety equipment and supplies, as well as manage inventory.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support the implementation of best practices for logistics principles, policies, and processes to improve operational and financial performance; Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to resolve distribution and logistical issues while providing excellent service and high levels of quality; Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs; Coordinate the purchase of materials to support the function of Western First Aids business; Monitor sales and inventory levels of selected SKUs, updating forecasts as needed; Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and update management database when necessary; Ensure the IT systems in place are effective and accurately maintained

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proficient in standard business office software; Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organization skills, with high detail orientation; Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others; Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong customer/client orientation; Able to perform financial calculations

Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

Ability to lift, push, pull 30lbs in a warehouse environment; May be exposed to environmental changes and temperature fluctuations within the warehouse

Experience:

1-2 years experience working in a logistics/supply function, with knowledge of supply management procedures

Education: High School or GED

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)