Warehouse Associate

Lennox International • Town of Islip, NY

30d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate will retrieve stock to fill customer orders, fulfill and process orders, accept incoming/outgoing shipments, and oversee the general organization of the warehouse. This role involves selecting and packaging products for shipment, using technology like handheld scanners, surveying items for damage, filling customer orders promptly, handling and positioning materials, and maintaining organized product rotation. The associate will also follow safety protocols, operate various equipment, and contribute to process improvement.

Requirements

• Ability to operate various types of materials handling equipment including: Hand trucks, Pallet jacks, Forklifts – Stand-up/Sit-down, Order/Cherry picker.
• Must be comfortable using equipment and elevating to heights ranging from 18ft to 30ft.
• Must be flexible – OT and weekend are required as needed.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Basic math & computer skills.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and great work ethic whether they are working with others or working unsupervised.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in warehouse environment preferred.
• Must be able to stand and/or bend for long periods of time (Varied based on daily tasks).
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bendi Forklift experience a plus
• Turret Truck experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Selects and packages products for shipment based on customer orders.
• Uses technology, including handheld scanner devices, to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Surveys items for possible damage or defects before shipment.
• Fills customer orders promptly by reviewing order forms to ascertain scan numbers, sizes, colors, and merchandise quantities.
• Handles, installs, positions, and moves materials to optimize inventory and meet customer orders.
• Keeps products separated, organized, and in good rotation. Picks in sequential order, safely utilizing good picking practices.
• Follows safety protocols and reports problems to mitigate safety issues.
• Operates various pieces of equipment, such as palletizers, pallet wrappers, forklifts, and electrical pallet jacks.
• Utilizes a continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Performs other warehouse duties as assigned.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 10 days paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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