Warehouse Associate
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Description
Position Summary
SCM Group North America is seeking a Warehouse Associate to oversee warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving activities supporting both spare parts distribution and machinery logistics. This hands-on role manages the safe movement of high-value industrial machinery and spare parts while ensuring inventory accuracy, timely shipments, and warehouse safety.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage daily warehouse activities including receiving, stocking, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of industrial woodworking machinery.
- Load and unload machinery, containers, LTL shipments, and spare parts using forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Prepare machinery for shipment including crating, securing, labeling, and documentation.
- Work with freight carriers, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
- Pick, pack, and ship customer spare parts orders accurately and efficiently.
- Prepare bills of lading, packing lists, receiving reports, and shipping documentation.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and OSHA-compliant warehouse environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ years warehouse/logistics experience.
- Forklift operating experience.
- Experience handling large, high-value equipment shipments.
- Strong organizational and computer skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift, move, push, and pull materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform physical tasks associated with shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Company HSA contribution (up to $4,375 annually)
- 401(k) with company match (100% on first 3%, 50% on next 2%)
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, etc.)
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and personal days (15+ days total annually depending on tenure)