Warehouse Associate

Vallen•Hemlock, MI

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate follows established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock, store, record, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution center. The role processes incoming and outgoing merchandise, maintains accurate inventory and shipping records, operates warehouse equipment as needed, and follows warehouse safety regulations. Work shifts may vary or rotate, and overtime or extended day, evening, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, potentially with little or no advance notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, coupled with one year of relevant experience and/or training.
Experience or aptitude in loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment.
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.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 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 approach.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
Ability to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment when required.
Ability to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications, written and/or driving, if required.
Ability to handle and work physical inventory and lift up to 50 pounds 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, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or cherry picker experience.
Proficiency with MS Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, or Prophet 21.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Responsibilities

Process and load shipments by reading production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to identify items to move, gather, or distribute.
Unload, receive, unpack, inspect, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and invoice discrepancies and protect items against shifting or transit damage.
Sort, label, move, and store goods in designated racks, shelves, or bins; arrange 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 written or verbal requests; locate items using paper or electronic pick sheets, place products on pallets using a pallet jack or forklift, and verify product and quantity accuracy.
Load trucks for customer delivery, protect goods against transit damage, and check shipments against shipping work orders.
Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, communicate oversize loads to freight carriers, and ensure shipping routes are maintained.
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, or other warehouse machinery.
Assist with inventory maintenance and inventory counts.
Follow warehouse safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.