Warehouse Associate

Grainger Businesses

1d • $12 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate performs warehouse duties and functions to support inventory integrity, order processing – picking, packing, staging, and shipping, and general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to operate powered industrial equipment
• Able to operate computerized scanning equipment and PC based programs including SAP.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Is aware of own strengths and weaknesses. Is open to developmental feedback and takes responsibility for personal development.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year warehouse / material handling experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Execute the Grainger Service Promise and demonstrates, by action, the company Values.
• Accurately receive product on DC trailer and air shipments and effectively puts away product to utilize time efficiently and maximize cube space.
• Receive product from Branch Transfers (UPS, and other Carriers) to fulfill customer orders
• Receive product on Hub Truck (Same Day Pickup) and process customer backorders and branch stock replenishment in order to have product available for sale.
• Processes backorders to fulfill customer orders and meet order ready times.
• Picks & stages will call orders to achieve company Will Call Ready Rate (WCRR) and Customer expectations.
• Accurately picks and prepares shipping orders to meet shipping cutoff times and processes orders according to all regulatory standards.
• Processes returns in accordance with company guidelines, referencing original documents, product disposition, and obtaining all necessary signatures.
• Contacts customers in order to purge old orders and release product for purchase by other customers.
• Properly prepares, stages and documents product for reverse logistics in order to keep inventory fresh and warehouse space open for new products to be introduced.
• Prepares all hazmat orders in accordance with all Dept. of Transportation and company requirements.
• Processes all next day air shipments in accordance with DOT requirements and company expectations.
• Schedules customer/vendor pickups as needed to serve customer and branch needs.
• Performs cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Works multiple location report to drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy by reducing duplicate locations.
• Performs stock alignments as necessary to improve inventory performance and accuracy.
• Replenishes and maintains showroom stock to create an appealing well stocked environment for customers.
• Conducts daily power equipment inspection to ensure safe operation of equipment, safe work environment for employees, and compliance with all OSHA and company regulations.
• Grounds keeping and trash collection/disposal to ensure a clean, well-groomed appearance for customers and employees.
• Maintains shipping supplies, postage, etc.
• Branch cleaning (Bathrooms, Mop Floors, etc...)
• Warehouse housekeeping – Block/Flaps/Bin Maintenance to maintain a clean inventory environment and maximize cube space.
• Supports customer service by assisting customers picking up and loading product.
• Support will call service as needed to maintain a high level of customer service
• Disposes of Defective Hazmat/Lighting /Scrap products in compliance with RPG guidelines.
• Actively participates in all regulatory training (Hazmat, Refrigeration, Back & Knife… etc.) and other company training initiatives.
• Participates in annual inventory as needed.
• With appropriate cross-training, provides back up support to service team during peak service times or when necessary.
• Reports directly to a Service Manager or Branch Manager and may take daily direction from Sales Team Leads.
• Has interaction with freight carriers, customers, and branch and sales employees at various locations within the network
• This position utilizes both manual and power material handling equipment to perform job functions, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

What This Job Offers

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