Warehouse Associate

Daikin • Sarasota, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate for its Branch Operations group at its Sarasota, Florida branch. The role is responsible for moving materials throughout the warehouse, including off-loading, put-away, picking, and staging equipment and parts, while providing professional customer service to internal and external customers. The associate helps maintain the warehouse’s appearance and follows safety protocols.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of warehouse or logistics experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Ability to pass the Prove It assessment and driving test.
• Must be eligible for in-house forklift certification within 30 days.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Dependability, ability to work well in a team, and ability to establish positive working relationships with employees and customers.
• Ability to work in a warehouse that is not climate controlled.
• Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of industrial forklift experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load, unload, and transfer materials and products within the warehouse and to and from delivery trucks without causing damage.
• Receive items according to procedure and stock them in assigned locations.
• Maintain inventory and complete cycle counts.
• Complete Will Calls.
• Complete paperwork and transaction entries accurately and on time.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment and uniform during each shift.
• Maintain the warehouse and forklift through good housekeeping and safety procedures, including pre- and post-shift forklift inspections.
• Immediately alert the manager to concerns.
• Assist customers and customer service representatives as needed.
• Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes, and company policies.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for full-time direct hires.
• Training programs are available to guide team members and help develop new skills.
• Growth opportunities and opportunities to grow a career.
• Opportunity to be part of a global company backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

What This Job Offers

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