Regional Distribution Center - Warehouse Associate
About The Position
The Regional Distribution Center Warehouse Associate prioritizes and picks materials to fill orders; stages products for outbound loading; loads and unloads delivery trailers and containers; and maintains, handles, and moves physical inventory within the distribution center. The role includes arranging stock by product line and physical alignment, preserving space for overflow, checking incoming and outgoing orders for accuracy, and assisting with administrative paperwork and periodic inventory counts. Associates may train and support new team members. The position also involves maintaining facility cleanliness and organization, including cleaning the loading dock and surrounding area, keeping floors clear of debris, and helping with daily shift closures. The associate reports shortages, overages, damaged products, and defective products to the appropriate lead or supervisor. Powered industrial equipment must be operated safely and in accordance with applicable standards. The work environment may include weather conditions prevalent at the time, and noise is usually moderate. Travel is required 5% of the time. The position pays $20.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–1 year of related experience preferred.
- Ability to move and lift products weighing up to 150 pounds as part of loading and unloading duties.
- Ability to occasionally lift products weighing approximately 50 pounds and handle tires heavier than approximately 50 pounds through rolling, destacking, or team lifting.
- Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and/or smelling.
- Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Policy and procedures, storage, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience of 0–1 year is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Arrange distribution center stock by product line and physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for overflow.
- Train and support new associates as needed.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including handling and preparing paperwork.
- Load and unload trailers and containers; stage, count, and put away inventory systematically using powered industrial equipment.
- Prioritize and pick materials to fill orders, stage products for outbound loading, and handle units with care.
- Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, safely and according to safety standards.
- Verify incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in quantity, size, and type.
- Report overages and shortages to the Lead Person or Operations Supervisor and submit regular reports of damaged and defective products.
- Inform management of inventory and supply shortages and assist with periodic inventory counts.
- Perform facility maintenance and housekeeping, including cleaning the loading dock and surrounding area and keeping floors clear of debris.
- Assist with daily shift closures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
