Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • La Vergne, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Sr. Warehouse Associate assists with maintaining secure inventory storage and controlling materials entering and leaving the warehouse. The role performs storage, shipping, receiving, and physical inventory counts to verify asset integrity, and provides assistance and guidance with inventory data administration and assessment. The associate must be able to work any shift to meet scheduling demands, including day, night, and weekend shifts.

The position is based in La Vergne, Tennessee, and involves warehouse and distribution operations, including material handling, inventory processing, returns, and equipment operation. Work may take place outdoors and in the elements. The role requires the ability to lift or move appliances weighing up to 100 pounds and to wear appropriate safety attire.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse setting.
• Demonstrate the required skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
• Be able to work outdoors in the elements and across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED and 3 or more years of experience.
• Forklift driving certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Ability to lift or move appliances weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire, including a bump cap, footwear, gloves, and safety vest.
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience in distribution.
• Experience in material handling.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Experience training others.
• Knowledge of appliance installation.
• Knowledge of parts inventory management.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions.
• Familiarity with furniture names and appearances.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple job tasks, with flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials for shipment with corresponding packing slips and perform basic inventory maintenance.
• Assist with training and onboarding new Warehouse Technicians.
• Coordinate and report expedited orders and coordinate inventory returns and exchanges.
• Develop and document quality assurance standards and identify areas where policies and procedures should be changed or developed.
• Ensure load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines for safe product transit.
• Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures, and solutions to support high-quality customer and vendor service.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, such as locking dock doors and using wheel chocks.
• Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems needed for installation.
• Operate material handling equipment, which may include forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles and move, transport, or stack materials within and outside designated areas.
• Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods and destroy returned goods as appropriate.
• Perform check-ins and check-outs, verify order completeness, and inspect orders for damage.
• Review daily processing of returned goods and returns to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; and inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, condition, and accountability.

Benefits

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually
• The position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to the Company's applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED