What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at EHC?
EHC is currently looking for a Warehouse Associate for a client located in Brookshire, TX. Our client manufactures and distributes a variety of mechanical products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. This is a temp to hire position.
The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in providing logistical support for the entire warehouse. This position primarily focuses on tasks such as picking, packing, manufacturing, assembly, cycle counting, quality assurance, and housekeeping. Additionally, there will be some involvement in shipping and receiving functions, with minimal exposure to operating machinery (such as forklifts). This is an on-site hourly position, and additional work hours may be assigned during peak times and year-end.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow all company-established rules, policies, safety guidelines, quality standards, and process documentation.
- Handle parcel shipping and other related shipping functions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Maintain and upkeep equipment.
- Collaborate with management to achieve key objectives.
- Process, pack, and accurately ship orders.
- Monitor quality indicators to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Accurately process merchandise for customers.
- Safely move pallets using a pallet jack (occasional operating a forklift).
- Efficiently handle freight across various functions within the building.
- Engage in problem-solving and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
- Foster a spirit of learning and growth as a team member.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude while working both independently and in a team environment.
- Assist in daily shipping and receiving operations.
- Be available for overtime as business needs dictate.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent or one year of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment (in lieu of education).
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to quality standards, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency for job-related tasks.
- Fundamental math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Physical capability to work 8-12-hour shifts, stand, and lifting.
- Must have very high-quality standards and degree of accuracy and organizational skills
- Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
