Regional Distribution Center - Warehouse Associate
About The Position
The Regional Distribution Center Warehouse Associate prioritizes and picks materials to fill orders, loads and unloads products on delivery trailers and containers, and maintains, handles, and moves inventory within the distribution center. The role includes arranging stock by product line, checking incoming and outgoing orders for accuracy, staging products for outbound loading, and assisting with inventory counts and related paperwork. Associates also perform facility maintenance and housekeeping, including cleaning the loading dock and surrounding areas, keeping floors clear of debris, and assisting with daily shift closures. The role may include training and supporting new associates. The position requires safely using powered industrial equipment and handling products and tires, including heavy items. Employees may be exposed to the weather conditions prevalent at the time, and the work environment is usually moderately noisy. Travel is required 5% of the time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds; handle tires greater than approximately 50 pounds through rolling, destacking, or team lifting.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- 0–1 year of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Arrange distribution center stock by product line and physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for overflow; may train and support new associates.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including handling and preparing paperwork.
- Load and unload trailers and containers; stage, count, and put away inventory using powered industrial equipment.
- Perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks, including cleaning the loading dock and surrounding area and keeping floors clear of debris.
- Prioritize and pick materials to fill orders, stage products for outbound loading, and handle all units with care.
- Report overages and shortages to the Lead Person or Operations Supervisor and submit regular reports of damaged and defective products.
- Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, while adhering to safety standards.
- Verify incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in quantity, size, and type; inform management of inventory and supply shortages and assist with periodic inventory counts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
