Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Location: Newton, Iowa
Company: The Vernon Company
Employment Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Reports to: Director - Distribution Operations

The Vernon Company is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support our distribution operations. In this role, you will help ensure products are received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped accurately while maintaining inventory integrity and following safety and quality standards. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in accuracy and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Primary Duties:

• Pulls items from warehouse using WMS handheld device
• Packs items into cartons, pallets, or other shipping containers while ensuring accuracy and product protection.
• Perform shipping functions- generating shipping labels using our shipping software.
• Put away inventory that has been delivered by the warehouse team.

Cross-Functional Warehouse Support:

• Pallet wrapping – wrap pallets using pallet machine, hand wrapping, labeling pallets with appropriate end user information. Conduct quality checks on completed orders. Stage orders for outbound shipments.
• Warehousing – receive products and verify quantities using WMS equipment. Put away inventory into the correct locations in the warehouse. Fulfill requests from order fulfillment.
• Kitting – assist coordinator assembly kits according customer specifications. Communicate shortages, overages, quality issues, and any discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Experience WMS (Warehouse Management System) is a plus.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety guidelines and protocols in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work with others in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively.
• Forklift training or certification is preferred.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting with a fast-paced, hands-on atmosphere
• Requires working on your feet for extended periods

Why Join Us?

Vernon is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and managed business that focuses on employees, superior work, and community involvement. It was founded in 1902 by F.L. Vernon, great-grandfather to our current CEO, Chris Vernon. Over the years, Vernon has grown from a small, local graphics agency into a globally recognized promotional design, marketing, and manufacturing firm that employs over 500 people nationwide. Based in Central Iowa, Vernon serves over 40,000 global customers. Check us out at www.vernoncompany.com and see for yourself!

Excellent benefits package including health, vision, life, 401k, PTO and holidays.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person