Warehouse Associate - Integrated Supply

Vallen•Fort Valley, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Vallen’s team as a Storeroom Warehouse Associate, working at a customer’s location. The position is responsible for following established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock and store, record, and dispatch goods in a storeroom or warehouse. Duties include processing shipments, receiving and putting away goods, maintaining accurate stock records, preparing orders, loading deliveries, operating warehouse equipment, assisting with inventory, and following safety regulations. The work environment may be dusty and not temperature controlled, and the role may involve handling hazardous materials and wearing protective equipment. Work shifts may vary or rotate, and overtime or extended evening and weekend work may be required as operational needs demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 be self-motivated in accomplishing assigned tasks and goals.
Attention to detail and a safety-minded approach.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear personal protective equipment.
May be required to pass written and/or driving certifications for forklifts or other warehouse equipment.
Ability to handle and work 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.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or cherry picker experience.
Proficiency with MS Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, or Prophet 21.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Responsibilities

Process shipments and load orders according to production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions.
Unload, receive, inspect, unpack, and put away incoming goods and merchandise; check for damage and invoice discrepancies and protect goods during transit where needed.
Sort, label, move, and store goods in designated racks, shelves, or bins; arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
Weigh or count items for warehouse distribution to ensure they meet company standards.
Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to requests or work orders; use pick sheets, verify products and quantities, and stack products according to policies to prevent damage.
Load trucks for customer delivery, secure loads as appropriate, and check for damage or discrepancies against shipping work orders.
Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, communicate oversize loads to carriers, and maintain shipping routes.
Enter and retrieve information in databases or other computerized systems to maintain stock records and respond to inventory or delivery inquiries; document discrepancies and seek management advice on corrective action.
Compile tickets or worksheets from customer specifications.
Operate warehouse equipment as needed, including forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse machinery.
Assist with inventory maintenance and inventory counts.
Follow warehouse safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.