Warehouse Associate - Inbound

Covestro•Colonial Heights, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Covetrus is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Receiver for its Colonial Heights, Virginia distribution center. The role is responsible for receiving and storing products in a distribution-center environment. The workplace is described as climate-controlled and organized into small teams, with weekend work rarely required. The position may require work in a cooler area maintained at 35°–46°F. Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug screening, including marijuana testing. Mandatory overtime may be required as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to read and understand English to read product descriptions, labels, shelves, and other product documents.
Ability to understand basic math to ensure accurate product quantities.
Ability to operate, or willingness to learn to operate, material-handling equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks, and forklifts.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana.
Must be flexible to work mandatory overtime as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.
Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds regularly and up to 50–70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and/or walk on concrete for the duration of the shift and perform tasks involving bending, stooping, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Six months of work experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Unload freight trucks delivering merchandise; count pieces, packages, and pallets; and sign Bills of Lading according to company policy.
Compare items with vendor packing slips, customer return notes, or transfer documents and receive products, verifying details such as size, color, and quantity.
Enter received items accurately into the computer system according to the applicable purchase order, return note, or transfer document.
File completed documents and communicate discrepancies to appropriate parties, which may include Accounts Payable, Procurement, vendors, and other distribution-center facilities.
Put away received products promptly and accurately in appropriate stock areas to support customer order fulfillment.
Check product dating to ensure proper stock rotation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1, subject to eligibility.
Generous holiday and paid time off policy.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
Pet insurance.
Maternity leave and parental leave.
Military leave and other leaves of absence.
Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
Life and disability benefits.
Identity theft protection.
Certain positions may be eligible for a short-term incentive plan.