Warehouse Associate

Vallen Distribution•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 and loads orders, receives and puts away incoming merchandise, maintains accurate inventory records, and prepares outgoing orders for shipment. The associate operates warehouse equipment as needed and follows warehouse safety regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience and/or training.
Relevant 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 and a safety-minded approach.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
Ability to handle hazardous materials and wear required protective equipment when necessary.
Ability to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications, 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.
Required visual capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Process and load shipments by reviewing production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to move, gather, or distribute.
Unload, receive, and put away incoming goods; unpack containers; check for damage and invoice discrepancies; and secure goods to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Sort, label, move, and store goods according to predetermined sequences, while arranging storage to optimize warehouse space.
Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure they meet company standards.
Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to requests or work orders; locate items using paper or electronic pick sheets, verify product and quantity accuracy, and follow stacking policies.
Load trucks for customer delivery and check goods against shipping work orders for damage or discrepancies.
Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, communicate oversize loads to 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 on an error log and seek management advice 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 level maintenance and inventory counts.
Follow warehouse safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.