Warehouse Associate

Daikin•Gainesville, VA

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for off-loading, putting away, picking, and staging equipment and parts while providing professional customer service to internal and external customers. The role manages the movement of materials within the warehouse and helps maintain its overall appearance while following safety protocols. Work is performed under close supervision, using established procedures and well-defined instructions. The position requires working in a warehouse that is not climate controlled. The associate must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds, repetitively lifting lighter items, or performing two-person lifts for heavier items, as well as standing or walking for extended periods.

Requirements

At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
Basic computer skills, including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
Ability to load and unload products successfully.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse.
Ability to pass the Prove It test and driving test.
Must be eligible to obtain in-house forklift certification within 30 days.
Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies, and procedures.
Dependability, ability to work well in a team, and ability to establish positive working relationships with employees and customers.
Ability to work in a warehouse that is not climate controlled.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds, repetitively lifting lighter items or performing two-person lifts for heavier items, and standing or walking for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of industrial forklift experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load, unload, and transfer materials and products within the warehouse and to and from delivery trucks without causing damage.
Receive items according to procedure and stock them in assigned locations.
Maintain inventory and prepare cycle counts.
Complete will calls.
Complete paperwork and transaction entries accurately and on time.
Wear proper personal protective equipment and uniform throughout each shift.
Maintain the warehouse and forklift by following housekeeping and safety procedures, including pre-shift and post-shift forklift inspections; promptly alert the manager to concerns.
Assist customers and customer service representatives as needed.
Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes, and company policies.
Perform additional tasks as required.