What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at American Pipe & Supply?
About us
American Pipe & Supply is a wholesale distributor of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), plumbing fixtures and fire sprinkler materials. We have been providing the Southeast with quality materials since 1977 and continue to grow every year. We are family oriented and offer a steady Monday-Friday schedule and all major holidays off with pay. We strive to maintain an inclusive, friendly environment where you can grow to your fullest protentional. For APS to be the "Supplier of Choice" we know we must also be the "Employer of Choice" providing employees career opportunities today and well into the future. Full time employees enjoy a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation time, and a 401(k) package with a generous employer match. American Pipe & Supply believes in developing the strengths of our team members to allow for internal promotions when positions become available.
Job Purpose: The warehouse associate will increase operational efficiency, company profitability and customer satisfaction by accurately and safely receiving and storing materials, as well as picking, packing and scanning orders for pickup and delivery. This position has a particular focus on receiving.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Pulling, filling, packing and setting up orders for delivery or pickup
- Maintain the ability to determine the status of an order at any given time
- Follow any special instructions pertaining to an individual order
- Communicate positively with supervisors, sales staff, fellow workers and customers to coordinate deliveries/pick-up
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, maintain required certification, perform vehicle safety checks and report discrepancies to manager/supervisor
- Assist in keeping facility clean, neat, safe and operating efficiently
- Process return accurately
- Follow all established policy and safety guidelines in a drug-free workplace
- Attend product knowledge meetings as required by management
- Present a neat and professional image
- Assist in keeping facility secure
- Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
- Load trucks to ensure that no product is damaged in shipment
- Process and print paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
- Follow company and OSHA Safety policies and procedures
- All other duties, as assigned.
- Regular and appropriate attendance is an essential function of this and all positions at APS.
Skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Recognizes and understands product numbers and alpha/numeric codes
- Operates forklifts in compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
- Understands basic inventory, warehousing and stocking procedures
- Able to work independently with some direction
- Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures
- Comfortable in fast-paced environment
- Able to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Team player who works productively with wide range of people
- Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Basic computer/keyboarding skills
Education and Experience
- High school diploma/GED required
- Minimum 1 years in similar position preferred
Certifications and Licenses
- Fork Lift (preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- This position will require working both inside and outside in hot, cold, rainy, and snowy conditions
- Stand/walk for duration of work hours
- Correctly lift/carry/push/pull heavy material or equipment (up to 75 lbs)
- Ability to climb stairs, descend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel'
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
