What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Industrial Finishes?
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Warehouse Associate in Salem, Oregon - Where Integrity, Collaboration, and Professional Growth Thrive! We're committed to creating a supportive work environment that promotes WORK-LIFE BALANCE.
Position Overview
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for inventory cycle counting, receiving and stocking products, fulfilling customer orders, and maintaining an organized and clean warehouse. Duties include writing and receiving invoices, properly lifting heavy objects, and safely cleaning hazardous spills using appropriate PPE such as gloves and masks. This role also involves processing dead stock reports to manage inventory effectively while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational efficiency. Adaptability is essential, as the position requires handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while responding to changing priorities and warehouse needs.
Team Environment
Join a team that values a family-oriented and supportive atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are at the forefront. We prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are looking for a candidate who embodies humility, a hunger to learn, and a collaborative spirit.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and an attractive benefits package that takes care of your health, financial, and personal well-being. You'll start enjoying benefits as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
- Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA
- 401(k) eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment with employer match & Profit Sharing after one full year of employment
- Accrue 2 weeks of PTO in the first year of employment and paid holidays
- Employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Employee Discounts
- Educational Assistance Program
Primary Responsibilities
- Inventory Management & Order Fulfillment - Receive freight, stock shelves, process shipments for delivery, and conduct inventory cycle counting.
- Warehouse Organization & Safety - Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, properly handle hazardous spills, and promote safety awareness using appropriate PPE.
- Invoice Processing & Customer Orders - Write and receive invoices to accurately fulfill customer orders while coordinating with branches and departments professionally.
- Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration - Support process improvements, manage dead stock reports, and foster a productive, courteous work environment.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is required. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze information and make sound decisions. A sense of ownership and professionalism is essential, along with the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with both internal and external customers. Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs., as well as occasional climbing, reaching, and grasping. The role requires continuous attention to detail, accuracy in processing orders, and the ability to work safely with hazardous materials and fumes. Strong English proficiency, both oral and written, and adherence to company policies and safety protocols are necessary for success in this position.
What's Important to Us Must Be Important to You
At Industrial Finishes, we are more than just another company. We strive for innovation and growth while maintaining a family culture rooted in Christian beliefs. Our founder's commitment to honoring the Lord is reflected in our values, which include:
- Openness and humility throughout the organization.
- Accountability and personal responsibility within teams.
- Freedom for appropriate risk-taking.
- A fierce commitment to excellence-doing it right.
- Learning from mistakes to encourage creativity.
- Integrity and consistency to build trust.
- Collaboration and holistic thinking to enhance strength.
- Courage and persistence in the face of challenges.
Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We have much to offer and we invite you to check us out: https://industrialfinishes.com/now-hiring-2/.
