Warehouse Associate I

Job Title:            Warehouse Associate I

Reports to:         Warehouse Manager

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate I is responsible for a wide range of tasks including loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products, and shipping returns. Individuals in this position must have the ability to become certified and operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. 

 Essential Duties

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship, process ERP transaction)
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store, process ERP transaction)
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits. Monitor, analyze and reconcile discrepancies with inventory controls
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Report any discrepancies
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Inspect goods for defects and damages
• Resolve issues at the warehouse level.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with quality, especially handling competing demands and aggressive timelines
• Knowledge of warehousing and logistical ERP transactions
• Basic math skills
• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude
• Flexibility - not easily frustrated
• A strong safety focus
• Creative problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• An innovative, goal-oriented and results driven approach
• Reliability - at work each day and on time
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken language of English to a level that will allow the safe and effective performance of the job.

 Education and Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 6 months of warehousing/logistics is preferred
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases, and systems is preferred
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, walking, talking, hearing, and use of hands and feet
• Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs., reaching, crouching, stooping, and kneeling
• Warehouse environment
• Strong scents, extreme temperatures, and frequent loud noises.

 Driver Requirements

• This position may require up to 20% travel between location and vendor sites by use of company or personal motor vehicle
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, be a minimum of 21 years of age, and ability to hold a minimum personal auto liability insurance limit of $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 personal property
• Required to pass MVR check with relevance to Volm Companies Insurance policies.

 This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.