Warehouse Associate - $500 Sign On Bonus

Boston Battery•Milford, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a reliable, results-driven individual to fill the role of Warehouse Associate in our Milford Interstate Batteries facility. The expected hours are Monday - Friday, approx 9:00 am - 5:30pm. The schedule will fluctuate during our busy season (Nov - Feb) when overtime is expected. A $500 sign on bonus will be paid once you have been with us for 90 days. About us Boston Battery LLC is an independent franchisee of Interstate Batteries with operations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Founded in 2012, we aim to be an industry leader by being excellent at what we do and taking pride in our work. We are about more than just selling auto part products. We embrace diversity and believe everyone has unique talents to contribute to the overall success of our business to help us maximize our potential. We encourage applicants to learn more about us at www.bostonbattery.net About your future job As a Warehouse Associate , you will perform a variety of duties that include receiving new battery deliveries, processing incoming used batteries (cores) from the day before, picking and filling new battery orders from inventory, packing and loading delivery trucks prior to daily deliveries, and organizing & managing inventory. This is not like an amazon or retail distribution warehouse; our processes are not fully automated, the batteries can be heavy, and the processing of incoming used batteries (cores) is oftentimes a dirty job. You will be constantly moving & performing a variety of tasks throughout the day that requires physical labor. Some basic responsibilities include..... Unloading delivery trucks and checking in new & used battery (cores) inventory Testing used batteries (cores) to determine where they go next in the process Prepare orders by accurately picking new battery inventory from stock, stacking & wrapping pallets, loading delivery trucks and stacking outgoing orders in designated areas Sort, organize & place batteries on shelves, according to organizational standards Safely operate equipment such as pallet jacks & forklifts Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of products received or distributed through a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory Maintain a safe and clean work environment by area clean & organized at all times Follow all safety procedures & guidelines Attend & contribute to daily & weekly meetings Physical requirements and abilities Regularly lift, carry and/or move product weighing 40-60lbs & occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and reach Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel toed shoes, gloves & safety glasses

Requirements

Are RELIABLE and show up to work on time, on a regular basis
Can meet all the physical requirements of the job
Have a valid driver's license & own reliable transportation
Have a good driving record (no more than 1 accident in past 5 years, 3 years free of moving violations – just to name a few)
Willing to cross-train to become a Route Delivery Driver and fill in as needed
Can perform basic computer skills & use handheld devices
Safety and customer service is a priority of yours
Can safely operate a forklift, pallet jack or other required equipment
Have a High school Diploma or equivalent
Possess basic math skills for inventory counting
Must be willing and able to be exposed to dirt and dust, fumes, temperature extremes, dampness, and battery acid on a regular basis
Can pass all pre-employment screening requirements

Responsibilities

Unloading delivery trucks and checking in new & used battery (cores) inventory
Testing used batteries (cores) to determine where they go next in the process
Prepare orders by accurately picking new battery inventory from stock, stacking & wrapping pallets, loading delivery trucks and stacking outgoing orders in designated areas
Sort, organize & place batteries on shelves, according to organizational standards
Safely operate equipment such as pallet jacks & forklifts
Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of products received or distributed through a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by area clean & organized at all times
Follow all safety procedures & guidelines
Attend & contribute to daily & weekly meetings