Warehouse Associate 1st Shift Monday-Friday

Daikin•Grand Rapids, MI

23h

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for off-loading, putting away, picking, and staging equipment and parts while providing professional customer service to internal and external customers. The role is accountable for moving materials throughout the warehouse and maintaining its overall appearance while meeting safety protocols. The position works the first shift, Monday through Friday, in a warehouse that is not climate controlled and reports to the Warehouse Manager. Williams Distributing Co. and Shoemaker Inc., part of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., are wholesale distributors in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, specializing in HVAC equipment and residential products. The company works with dealers, builders, contractors, designers, and architects to enhance living environments through quality products and services.

Requirements

At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
Basic computer skills, including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
Ability to process products, including loading and unloading.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse.
Ability to pass the Prove It assessment and driving test.
Must be eligible to obtain in-house forklift certification within 30 days.
Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies, and procedures.
Dependability, ability to work well in a team, and ability to establish positive working relationships with employees and customers.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, lift lighter items repetitively, or perform two-person lifts for heavier items.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of industrial forklift experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load, unload, and transfer materials and products within the warehouse and to and from delivery trucks without causing damage.
Receive items according to procedure and stock them in assigned locations.
Maintain inventory and prepare cycle counts.
Complete will calls.
Complete paperwork and transaction entries accurately and on time.
Wear proper personal protective equipment and uniform during each shift.
Maintain the warehouse and forklift using good housekeeping and safety procedures, including pre- and post-shift forklift inspections.
Immediately alert the manager to concerns.
Assist customers and customer service representatives as needed.
Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes, and company policies.
Perform additional tasks as required.