Warehouse Associate - Integrated Supply

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Hemlock, MI

30d

About The Position

Join Vallen’s dedicated team as a Storeroom Warehouse Associate, working at a customer’s location. The role follows established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock and store, record, and dispatch goods in a storeroom or warehouse. Duties include processing shipments, managing incoming and outgoing merchandise, maintaining inventory records, operating warehouse equipment, and following safety regulations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 months of relevant experience and/or training.
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.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations 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 to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
Attention to detail.
Safety-minded.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.
May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 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.
Preferred technical skills may include MS Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, and Prophet 21.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Responsibilities

Process and load orders for shipment by consulting production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions.
Unload, receive, inspect, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and discrepancies and secure goods for transit or storage as needed.
Sort, label, move, and store goods in designated locations, arranging storage to optimize warehouse space.
Weigh or count items for 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.
Load trucks for customer delivery, check goods against shipping work orders, and secure loads as needed.
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.
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Eight scheduled 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.