Warehouse Associate

Compensation: $17/hr up to $1,000 quarterly bonus!
Schedule: 8-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

About Trafera
It’s no secret that technology has changed, especially for schools. Competing and staying successful in an ever-evolving world of digital transformation takes more than just a technology friend, it takes a true technology powerhouse.

Based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota with locations in the greater Twin Cities as well as locations in Oklahoma, Louisiana, West Virginia, and North Carolina, Trafera is a dynamic and growing company wholly immersed in the K-12 and higher education marketplaces. We provide and service both new and recertified technology ranging from Chromebooks, desktops, mobiles, servers, storage, and networking hardware to our customers. On top of that, Trafera also provides support to educators and admins to ensure that the technology we sell can be meaningfully integrated into the student learning experience. 

We are passionate about serving the needs of not only our customers but also our employees. Working at Trafera, you will be part of an energetic team surrounded by enthusiasm to support K-12 schools. We support open, honest, and transparent communication, continual learning, and employee-driven initiatives. Come join us!

Benefits
Our total benefit package includes: 

• Competitive wages
• 3-week PTO accrual
• 401(k) plan through Empower with company match and immediate full vesting
• Health insurance through BCBS of MN
• Dental and vision insurance through MetLife
• Company paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 7 paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays)
• Time off for volunteering

Primary Position Duties/Responsibilities:
As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our warehouse. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing products and materials within the warehouse, as well as performing other warehouse duties as assigned. Your attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in fulfilling orders will ensure that our internal and external customers receive high-quality service.

• Each Warehouse Associate will be responsible for performing daily warehouse activities assigned to them by the Warehouse Leadership Team.   
• Refer to “Warehouse Associate Expectations” section around performance expectations for specific roles/tasks. 
• Effectively and efficiently work within a team to achieve dependability and successful KPI’s while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Accurately receive, process, and ship all orders including parts, new devices, OEM warranty parts, units to be repaired, and repaired devices per established procedures/standards while meeting expectations set.
• Accurately processing, picking, and delivering of needed parts on time, supporting internal/external customer requirements.
• Perform daily inventory cycle counts as assigned and promptly report any inaccuracies found.
• Maintain stock levels of supporting needed materials, and parts to ensure internal and external customer needs are met. 
• Identify areas of concern, means of improvement, and ways to increase efficiency, communicating them to Warehouse Leadership Team.

Additional Position Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assisting Repair, Production, and Service Technician Teams as needed/directed.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers effectively.
• Excellent cleanliness, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to learn and use a forklift and electric pallet jack
• Ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred. 
• Experience with pallet jack and electric pallet jack. 
• Forklift & material lift experience encouraged, but not required. 

Essential and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand on your feet and walk for extended periods of time without sitting. 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds continuously.

EEO Statement
Trafera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants based on an individual's qualifications, without regard to race, gender, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The hiring process for successful candidates includes successfully completing a team interview and background check. We E-Verify all new hires.