Warehouse Associate

Position: Warehouse Associate

Department: Warehouse / Operations
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products. This role ensures accurate inventory management, safe handling of goods, and timely fulfillment of customer orders while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders or invoices

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipments and deliveries

• Provide orders for will call customer in a timely manner

• Notate deliveries, will calls, and shipments to their intended customer accurately

• Load and unload delivery trucks safely and efficiently

• Organize and store products in designated warehouse locations

• Rotate and replenish inventory stock pick locations by following first in first out methods

• Maintain accurate inventory counts and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories

• Support production team with daily operations (i.e., raw material preparation, transferring of finishing goods to appropriate bin locations, and other duties as assigned)

• Label, tag, and record inventory in warehouse management system

• Operate warehouse equipment such as manual pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts

• Able to utilize handheld devices, computers, and other assigned equipment to meet warehouse expectations

• Transfer finished goods from production to correct bin locations physically and systematically

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times

• Assist with product rotation and stock replenishment

• Communicate shortages, damages, or discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager

• Accurately reserve inventory towards pick tickets

• Support other warehouse and logistics duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift and move up to 60lbs or more regularly

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Basic math and counting skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds or more regularly

• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting with moderate noise levels

• Exposure to refrigerated or cold storage areas depending on product type

• Use of warehouse equipment and machinery