Warehouse Associate I

Job Purpose: Support the Director of Warehouse Operations in overseeing daily warehouse operations. This includes managing inventory, processing and fulfilling orders, coordinating shipping and receiving activities, and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols. The role is focused on optimizing warehouse efficiency, maintaining accurate inventory records, and facilitating effective communication among warehouse staff. Additionally, the position plays a key role in delivering exceptional service to clients. Success in this role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments.
• Prepares documents, such as work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials
• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers to selects preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, records shortages/missing items and damaged items.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate forklift and hand-trucks to move or hoist shipments to and from receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Conduct periodic cycle counts and inventory.
• Remove shipping cartons/refuse in the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment in the warehouse.
• Notify supervisory personnel of problems with shipments/orders.
• Maintain product stock in work area.
• Complete other tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Timely and regular attendance is required to ensure work flow is not interrupted.
• Assist all employees in department in completing their work when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.