What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Armstrong Career Site?
SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Associate is to participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including safe forklift operation, the physical handling of household goods and commercial freight, facility maintenance and inventory control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
- Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store, and deliver materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Ensure all merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
- Maintain warehousing systems, procedures, and standards to ensure all storage is accounted for and billed with accuracy and timelines.
- Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and recommending improvements.
- Track warehouse projects, pull shipments, and prepare reports.
- Reconcile receiving and delivery reports.
- Follow safety policies and procedures at all times, including use of proper safety equipment and PPE. Use proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to avoid potential injury.
- Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties.
- Any other duties as assigned by Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School/GED required.
- Safe and efficient operation of standup and sit down forklifts. Must be or get certified.
- Strong attention-to-detail.
- Reliable & punctual, and willing to assist in all warehouse and facility activities and maintenance.
- Physical stamina for sustained periods of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and bending.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
