Warehouse Associate

Lennox International•Brentwood, NY

46d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate's primary function is to retrieve stock to fill customer orders, fulfill and process orders, accept incoming/outgoing shipments, and oversee the general organization of the warehouse. This role ensures the implementation of Company safety, health, and environmental programs, and adherence to safe work practices and Company policies. The associate will select and package products for shipment, use technology for sorting and scanning, survey items for damage, fill customer orders promptly, handle and move materials, operate automated picking and packing systems, attach identification information, compare invoices to received items, requisition merchandise, keep products separated and organized, follow safety protocols, operate various equipment, utilize a continuous improvement mindset, stock shelves, dispose of damaged stock, answer customer questions, file receipts, track orders, and maintain a clean work area. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to operate various types of materials handling equipment including: Hand trucks, Pallet jacks, Forklifts – Stand-up/Sit-down, Order/Cherry picker
Must be comfortable using equipment and elevating to heights ranging from 18ft to 30ft
Must be flexible – OT and weekend are required as needed
Must be able to read and write in English
Basic math & computer skills
Must be a team player with a positive attitude and great work ethic whether they are working with others or working unsupervised.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in warehouse environment preferred
Must be in good physical condition
Must be able to stand and/or bend for long periods of time (Varied based on daily tasks)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must have good hand/eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Bendi Forklift experience a plus
Turret Truck experience a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensure that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
Commitment to the Company’s policies, principles, and procedures and adheres the Company’s procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (“EH&S”), Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”), discipline/corrective action, and security.
Selects and packages products for shipment based on customer orders.
Uses technology, including smartphones and handheld devices, to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
Surveys items for possible damage or defects before shipment.
Fills customer orders promptly by reviewing order forms to ascertain scan numbers, sizes, colors, and merchandise quantities.
Handles, installs, positions, and moves materials to optimize inventory and meet customer orders.
Operates automated, computerized, or robotic picking and packing systems.
Attaches identification information, including pricing, to products or containers.
Compares invoices to items received to ensure that incoming shipments are correct.
Requisitions merchandise from suppliers based on available space, inventory, or customer demand.
Keeps products separated, organized, and in good rotation.
Follows safety protocols and reports problems to mitigate safety issues.
Operates various pieces of equipment, such as palletizers, dolly loaders, pallet wrappers, forklifts, and electrical pallet jacks.
Utilizes a continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Stocks shelves and racks with new or transferred merchandise and maintains products in an organized manner to facilitate inventory and shipping processes.
Disposes of damaged, defective, excess, or obsolete stock items or return them to vendors.
Answers customer questions about shipments and deliveries.
Files receipts and tracks orders using order fulfillment software.
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.