Job Description:

The Warehouse Associate performs receiving, stock-keeping, picking, packing, and shipping activities. Also responsible for housekeeping and related quality assurance activities.

 Primary Responsibilities:
• Handle all incoming shipments.
• Perform verification of purchased products and enter order receipts into computer system.
• Perform quality assurance inspections when appropriate.
• Place received material, after segregating backorders, into proper warehouse storage locations. When appropriate, relocate and consolidate material and notify management of new bon/table locations.
• Pull, pack, weigh and label materials for shipment (including assemble & hold orders).
• Prepare bills of lading and express receipts.
• Assist in loading the trucks.
• Prepare local delivery records and complete applicable blocks on the pick ticket.
• Pull stock and return it to the correct location pending credit memo, sale or return to supplier.
• Clean warehouse and trucking/parking area.
• Assemble and disassemble bins, racks, shelves and tables as needed.
• Administer preventative maintenance programs to delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety practices for warehouse operations.

Job Requirements:
High School Degree or Equivalent

Skills/Requirements:
Basic computer skills.

Working Environment:
Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well-ventilated and well-lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.

Physical Requirements:
Work is physically strenuous and workers must lift up to 50 pounds of heavy packages. Employees are required to use hand tools.