Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt • La Vergne, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Sr. Warehouse Associate assists with maintaining secure inventory storage and controlling materials moving into and out of the warehouse. The role performs storage, shipping, receiving, and physical-count duties to verify inventory integrity, and provides assistance and guidance with inventory data administration and assessment.

The associate must be able to work any shift to meet scheduling needs and support operational success, including day, night, and weekend shifts. Duties include preparing shipments, maintaining inventory, processing stock requests and returns, checking and inspecting orders and supplies, supporting quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and safe load-securement standards. The role may also involve operating material-handling equipment and assisting with training Warehouse Technicians.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse setting.
• Demonstrated relevant skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
• Ability to work outdoors and in the elements, and across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• High school diploma or GED is listed as a preferred qualification.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements, including lifting or moving appliances up to 100 pounds, is listed as a preferred qualification.
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire, including a bump cap, footwear, gloves, and safety vest, is listed as a preferred qualification.
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours.
• Ability to multitask and follow directions and instructions.
• Experience in distribution and material handling.
• Experience managing or supervising a team is preferred.
• Experience training others.
• Knowledge of appliance installation is preferred.
• Knowledge of parts inventory management.
• 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.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED with 3 or more years of experience.
• Certification to drive a forklift.
• OSHA knowledge.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements, including lifting or moving appliances up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire, including a bump cap, footwear, gloves, and safety vest.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of appliance installation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials for shipment with corresponding packing slips and perform basic inventory maintenance.
• Assist with training and/or onboarding new Warehouse Technicians.
• Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinate inventory returns and exchanges.
• Develop and document quality assurance standards and identify areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed.
• Ensure standard 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 service to customers and vendors.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas, as needed.
• 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, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles, and move or operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack materials in designated areas, as needed.
• Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods and destroy returned goods as appropriate.
• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage.
• Review daily processing of returned goods and returns to vendors, ensuring all returns are processed accurately and on time.
• 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 and two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually
• May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plan terms

What This Job Offers

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