Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Brame Specialty Co.•Ashland, VA

3d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Brame delivers products, services and solutions to our customers throughout the Carolina’s and Virginia. Founded in 1924, we remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to assist our customers in taking the next step to improve the appearance, health and efficiency of their facilities. What Products do we provide? Our products range from Food Service, Furniture – School and Workplace, Industrial Packaging, Janitorial Facility, Office Supplies, School Supplies, to Technology. Brame partners with many globally recognized vendors and sells a wide variety of products. Picks, packs, and ships supplies and materials to customers accurately and quickly; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks materials. $17 - $18 /HR + Benefits

Requirements

One to two years of related experience
Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods
Utilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skills
Must have prior experience with the following material handling equipment (sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker)
Must pass forklift training class (Sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker)
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have basic math and writing skills
Must have excellent reading comprehension skills
Ability to problem solve
Must have a positive and professional attitude
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Good oral communication skills
Good attention to detail
Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance
May pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes per day
Will lift to 130 pounds at times with appropriate assistance
Climbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and overhead lifting
Walk, bend, and climb stairs
Climb on and into forklifts
Stand for long periods of time
Wear appropriate safety equipment
A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels can be moderate to high
Warehouse dock doors are open so that temperatures will fluctuate
The environment could become dusty in some sections if the product remains in place
Ability to pass company background screening, motor vehicle report and drug testing requirements

Responsibilities

Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or by utilizing the following material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, pallet jack.
Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products
Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures
Picks, packs, and ships products
Processes all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandise
Conducts physical inventory counts
Check the product in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list)
Labels inventory as needed
Maintains a safe, clean working environment
Participates in quality improvement efforts
Performs other duties as assigned by the manager