Warehouse Associate

1st Shift (Days) Starting at $18.00 per hour (Monday - Friday)

5:00a - 1:30p (3:30p Peak Season)
6:30a - 3:30p (4:30p Peak Season)

Warehouse Associate Job Summary:

Perform job duties in the inbound (receiving), outbound (shipping), warehouse, picking and preparing items for shipment for online orders and supporting retail stores.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Checks and inspects cartons to reflect accurate quantity and condition for further processing

• Prepares cartons for processing by:

  • Locating, preparing, and affixing appropriate labels.
  • Packing, labeling, and scanning cartons, as required.
  • Sorting and routing cartons.
  • Entering appropriate information in inventory systems as required.
  • Loading, unloading, and picking, as required.

• Prepares merchandise for distribution, including:

  • Checks, inspects, and logs data into the appropriate inventory systems to reflect the quantity and condition of merchandise received or distributed.
  • Takes necessary steps to prepare merchandise for inventory and distribution.
  • Inspects merchandise visually to determine disposition, as assigned.
  • Enters/logs appropriate data into on-line systems, as required.
  • Performs one or more stock handling tasks, such as:
  • Packing, unpacking, banding, and assembling merchandise.
  • Sorting and routing merchandise
  • Weighing merchandise.
  • Moves cartons from one location to another, either manually or mechanically.
  • Picking, labeling, and scanning, as required.

• Operates simple warehouse equipment as necessary.

• Performs other related manual tasks, as assigned.

Basic Knowledge:

• Requires the ability to understand and follow general and/or written instructions.  Involves the use of elementary arithmetic.
• Completion of secondary education (HS or GED)
• Familiarity with use of contemporary merchandise processing equipment (i.e. hand-held scanners)
• Familiarity with use of warehouse equipment and inventory systems.
• Ability to learn computer processing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently
• Ability to determine which prescribed steps to take to process problem cartons and to resolve identified discrepancies.
• Physical Essential Function (Lifting):  Frequent 0 – 30lbs; Occasional 30 – 75lbs

Previous Experience:

• Six months experience in the same or related tasks is preferable but not required.