Warehouse Associate

VRC Companies Careers•Colonial Heights, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for accurately performing the duties and responsibilities described herein. Additionally, this position can be tasked with operating company equipment and vehicles and while operating said equipment or vehicles the employee will use the utmost care and discretion by adhering to all Occupational Health and Safety regulations, all federal/state transportation laws and any related company policies or procedures. The candidate must be able and willing to barcode and process new boxes, pull access lists, refile boxes/files, barcode and process boxes scheduled for destruction, and perform responsibilities related to bay consolidations. The role requires demonstrating proficiency in operating a picker forklift or other company equipment, including performing operations and safety checks. The associate will also make pickups and deliveries, perform warehouse and vehicle maintenance, and ensure equipment is properly charged at the end of each day. Unique challenges include a strong commitment to accuracy and quality, being self-motivated and working independently, and being motivated by accountability to productivity, accuracy, and timeliness measurements. The associate must always maintain strict company confidentiality and security.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with clean MVR and clean background check
High School Diploma minimum
Problem solving skills to solve process problems
Physically able to perform labor intensive tasks every day (Continuous lifting of 40-50 lb. boxes)
Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills
Work well under time constraints and productivity requirements
Willing to follow established procedures yet be creative to offer suggestions for improvements
Willing to perform tasks at significant heights (12-14 ft.)
Ability to use handheld computer, electric pickers, drive van and bob truck
Flexibility to accept different work hours and assignments
Willingness to work overtime
Strong customer service background
Detail oriented work style
Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly

Responsibilities

Barcode and process new boxes
Pull access list
Refile Boxes/Files
Barcode and process boxes scheduled for destruction
Perform responsibilities related to bay consolidations
Demonstrate proficiency in operating a picker forklift or other company equipment
Prior to signing out equipment performs operations and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher
Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull, load and move boxes
Warehouse maintenance
Make pickups and deliveries
Vehicle maintenance
Other duties as assigned
At the end of each day, return equipment to the correct charging station, and prepares equipment for daily (overnight) charge