Warehouse Associate

Shepherd Electric Supply • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

Shepherd Electric Supply is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support warehouse operations and maintain accurate inventory. The role spans picking and fulfillment, cycle counts, put-away and replenishment, and support for receiving and shipping. The associate helps keep bin locations reliable, product accessible, orders moving, and warehouse records aligned with physical inventory.

The position calls for a steady, flexible, and accurate team member who can shift between tasks as volume and priorities change. The associate coordinates with the Warehouse Manager and the shipping and receiving teams, reports discrepancies, maintains safe and organized work areas, and identifies opportunities to improve warehouse workflows. The expected starting pay is $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification required, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior warehouse, inventory, or fulfillment experience is preferred; motivated entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard computer tools, including Excel and email, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders accurately from bin locations and verify picks against order documents.
• Stage picked orders for shipping, including priority and will-call orders.
• Unload, stage, and move inbound freight safely from the receiving dock.
• Shift among picking, receiving, and shipping tasks as daily volume and priorities change.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager and shipping and receiving teams on time-critical orders.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts and spot checks, recording results promptly in the warehouse management system.
• Investigate and report inventory variances and location discrepancies; flag recurring issues for root-cause review.
• Return mispicks, over-pulls, and misplaced product to the correct locations promptly.
• Put received product away in the correct bin locations so it is available for picking the same shift.
• Replenish pick locations from overstock before they run empty.
• Keep bin labels current and locations organized for easy locating and counting.
• Move damaged or unidentifiable product to the designated area and tag it.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and warehouse equipment safely and according to company standards.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Keep aisles, racking, and work areas organized and free of hazards; maintain safety compliance and alert leadership to unsafe conditions.
• Report workflow friction, recurring pick errors, and slotting or layout inefficiencies to the Warehouse Manager.
• Cross-train in shipping and receiving functions and provide coverage as needed.
• Support onboarding of new warehouse team members by modeling accuracy standards and company values.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for growth.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Paid vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership.
• A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first.
• Potential career growth as the company scales into new markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED