(USA) Warehouse Associate

Morrison Express•Compton, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for helping achieve high levels of profitable growth on all assigned shipments. Key duties include analyzing orders for overages and shortages, assisting in inventory counts, inspecting deliveries for damage, reconciling paperwork, and maintaining security levels. The position also involves updating shipment information in the WMS, ensuring security standards are followed, and contributing ideas for operational improvements. Responsibilities extend to receiving, loading, and unloading cargo, organizing warehouse space, preparing and palletizing cargo, performing data entry, monitoring inventory, and repackaging product as needed. The role requires adherence to safety regulations, including DG and HAZMAT, and collaboration with team members to achieve company goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
1 year of experience working in a warehouse.
Must be able to work Sunday through Thursdays from 3:00 pm to close.
Experience working with a WMS, RF scanner, and basic computer.
Able to follow detailed instructions and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
Effective time management and organization skills.
Able to work independently with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
Able to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, manage risk, work safely, deal with issues as they arise, and effectively problem solve.
Able to follow standard operating procedures and company policies and provide input for continuous improvement.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and maneuver packages of weights above 50 lbs using equipment or the assistance of another person.
Must be able to stand, lift, bend, squat, kneel, reach, climb, push, and pull for 8 hours per day.
Must be comfortable working in changing environment, temperatures, with exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other elements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with a freight forwarder preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively analyze order for overages and shortages.
Assist in cycle and inventory counts.
Inspect deliveries for damage and advise managers of findings.
Reconcile and confirm the accuracy of paperwork before releasing product.
Maintain security levels throughout the warehouse at all times.
Maintain records and work environment to comply with regulatory and safety requirements.
Actively participate in all training opportunities, completing 100% of all trainings on time.
Update and verify information for inbound or outbound shipments in WMS which includes but is not limited to weight, dimensions, and pictures according to SOP.
Ensure security standards are followed at all times and report any irregularities.
Proactively express ideas and thoughts to leadership regarding training and operational developments.
Receive, load, unload cargo to and from trucks, efficiently and safely, ensuring paperwork is correct and checking for damages and shipping discrepancies – overages or shortages and reporting any findings to management.
Organize, maintain, and administer the warehouse floor space, maintaining work environment to comply with all regulatory and safety requirements.
Prepare and palletize cargo, perform data entry, assist in cycle and physical inventory counts, monitor inventory levels, temporarily store and repackage product per customer and district operations directives, print labels, and maintain records as required.
Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operations of related equipment.
Follow DG, HAZMAT, or other regulations and requirements and comply with all SOPs and MEC policies.
Proactively assist other members of MEC to help MEC achieve its vision and strategic goals.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by manager.