Warehouse Associate

Job description

The Warehouse Associate role is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise within a warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory management by performing tasks like loading and unloading deliveries, organizing stock, and operating warehouse equipment while adhering to safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and Processing Inventory:

Unloading incoming deliveries, verifying quantities and condition of goods against purchase orders, and receiving items into the warehouse management system (WMS).

• Picking and Packing Orders:

Accurately selecting products from storage locations based on customer orders, packing items appropriately for shipment, and labeling packages.

• Shipping and Loading:

Preparing orders for delivery by generating shipping labels and ensuring accurate documentation.

• Inventory Management:

Maintaining accurate stock levels by performing cycle counts, identifying discrepancies, and reporting inventory issues.

• Warehouse Organization:

Properly storing products in designated locations, rotating stock to maintain FIFO, and keeping the warehouse clean and organized.

• Operating Warehouse Equipment:

Safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.

• Quality Control:

Inspecting products for damage or defects before shipping.

• Data Entry:

Entering relevant information into the WMS system, including receiving details, picking lists, and shipping information.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Physical Ability: Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive movements.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in picking and packing orders to minimize errors.
• Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems, Microsoft Office, and shipping software (UPS Worldship, FedEx).
• Safety Awareness: Understanding and following warehouse safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and protective equipment.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with other warehouse associates to meet deadlines.
• Forklift Certification or willingness to be trained on a forklift.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Agawam, MA 01001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Agawam, MA 01001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person