Warehouse Associate - Receiving - 1st shift

Emerson•Southaven, MS

About The Position

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Assist with unloading incoming inventory and placing materials in designated storage locations Sort, separate, and organize incoming shipments and materials Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment while following established safety protocols and procedures Support receiving clerks by identifying, labeling, and packaging materials accurately Repackage returned items or materials with packaging damaged during transit Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage or defects and report findings appropriately Perform additional warehouse or operational tasks as assigned by the supervisor Who You Are: You build effective working relationships by collaborating openly with others and contributing positively to team goals. You follow through on commitments, take ownership of your responsibilities, and approach your work with care and reliability. You pay close attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately while adapting quickly to changing priorities. When challenges arise, you apply practical problem‑solving skills and remain focused on safe, efficient outcomes. At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion—because we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better results. We invest in your development through training, mentorship, and learning opportunities designed to support your career growth. Emerson also prioritizes overall wellbeing by offering competitive and flexible benefits that support physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our people‑first culture supports work‑life balance through flexible time off programs, including vacation, holiday leave, and paid parental leave for both maternal and paternal caregivers. At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent practical experience
Clear and effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow specific instructions
Ability to meet department quality, attendance, and productivity expectations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, with tools available to assist in moving heavier items
Ability to stand and remain active for up to 8 hours per day

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and comfort using warehouse or inventory systems

Responsibilities

Assist with unloading incoming inventory and placing materials in designated storage locations
Sort, separate, and organize incoming shipments and materials
Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment while following established safety protocols and procedures
Support receiving clerks by identifying, labeling, and packaging materials accurately
Repackage returned items or materials with packaging damaged during transit
Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage or defects and report findings appropriately
Perform additional warehouse or operational tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
tuition reimbursement
employee resource groups
recognition programs
flexible time off programs, including vacation, holiday leave, and paid parental leave for both maternal and paternal caregivers

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