Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the general appearance and upkeep of the multiple warehouses, grounds and offices as well as receiving freight and other deliveries. Will be responsible for tagging freight in and out, as well as inventory control of our customer and clients equipment that is being stored in warehouses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and direct delivery drivers to dock areas.
• Receive, inspect for damage, record, and tag for inventory tracking purposes.
• Inspect, load and secure outgoing freight and record as necessary for inventory tracking purposes.
• Sort and place freight in designated areas according to warehouse standards/requirements.
• Assist in maintaining an organized warehouse.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory controls of consumables; order and restock as needed.
• Under direction of warehouse supervisor or superintendent, conduct periodic physical inventory counts.
• Must be comfortable with mobile apps and technology (Android and Apple iOS) for inventory management.
• Perform light housekeeping and spill clean-up as needed in the office.
• Resolve routine office maintenance and warehouse equipment issues.
• Empty trash into dumpsters ensure parking lot cleanliness.
• Stock restrooms when paper products are low.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and request same from employees, delivery drivers and customers.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Required Experience and/or Education

• 1-2 yrs. previous warehouse experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License is required for travel between warehouse as needed
• Forklift Operator Certification Preferred
• Must be able to pick up and carry 25-40lbs
• Good verbal and written communication
• Must be able to navigate different systems and applications on the phone/computer. (Android and Apple iOS, Windows, Microsoft outlook, email, etc.).
• Basic mechanical skills required (use of a tape measure and other hand tools)
• Organizational, time management & mathematical skills
• Team player who seeks out work rather than waiting to be told what to do.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence in English.

Mathematical Skills:

Must have mathematical skills equivalent to those required under degree requirements.

Physical and Visual Activities:

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job is: Be able to lift 25-40lbs, sit for long periods of time, able to walk up to one mile at a time, be able to climb several flights of stairs. Other physical demands the employee is occasionally required to do- climb or balance on grated temporary walk-ways; stoop, kneel, crouch and at rare occasions crawl.

Environment/Atmospheric Conditions:

Performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to, moving mechanical parts, large vehicle/trucks, large machinery, large equipment, extreme vibration, and other common industrial hazards seen at construction sites, marine ports, equipment yards, and industrial plants. The Employee will at times work in various landscapes from hot dry climate, cold wet climate, dark confined areas, high elevated platforms, and near waterways.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:

Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft Office, SAP

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any direct reports The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.