Warehouse Associate - Integrated Supply

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Fort Valley, GA

About The Position

Join Vallen’s team as a Storeroom Warehouse Associate, working at a customer’s location. The role follows established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock, store, record, and dispatch goods in a storeroom or warehouse. The associate processes shipments, maintains accurate inventory records, prepares orders, operates warehouse equipment as needed, and follows warehouse safety regulations. Assigned shifts may vary or rotate, and overtime or extended-day, evening, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 months of relevant experience and/or training.
Experience or aptitude in loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency, or demonstrated technical aptitude to learn.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment and self-motivation to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
Attention to detail.
Safety-mindedness.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
Ability to handle hazardous materials and wear required protective equipment when necessary.
Ability to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications, written and/or driving, if required.
Ability to handle physical inventory and lift up to 25 pounds or greater with assistance, following standard operating and safety procedures.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Availability for variable or rotating shifts and, when required, overtime and extended-day, evening, or weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or cherry picker experience.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Technical skills in MS Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, or Prophet 21.

Responsibilities

Process and load orders for shipment using production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to identify items.
Unload, receive, inspect, unpack, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and discrepancies, and secure goods for transit when needed.
Sort, label, move, and store goods in designated locations, arranging storage to optimize warehouse space.
Weigh or count items for warehouse distribution and ensure they meet company standards.
Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to requests or work orders; verify product and quantity accuracy and follow stacking policies.
Load trucks for customer delivery and check shipments for damage and discrepancies.
Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, communicate oversize loads to carriers, and maintain shipping routes.
Enter and retrieve information in computerized systems to maintain stock records and respond to inventory or delivery inquiries; document discrepancies and seek management guidance on corrective action.
Compile tickets or worksheets from customer specifications.
Operate warehouse equipment as needed, including forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery.
Assist with inventory level maintenance and inventory counts.
Follow warehouse safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for single, employee plus spouse or children, and family.
401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave and other leave required under federal, state, and local laws.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
Eight scheduled paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.