Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt•New Castle, DE

5d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Requirements

18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience
Certified to drive a forklift
OSHA knowledge
Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Ability to multitask
Experience in distribution
Experience in material handling
Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)
Experience training others
Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)
Knowledge of parts inventory management
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Ability to follow directions and instructions
Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances
Ability to manage your own time
Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

Responsibilities

Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians
Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items
Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed
Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product
Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors
May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas
Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas
Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability