Warehouse Associate
About The Position
We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team at AF Distributors. We are looking for an ambitious and hardworking individual responsible for all functions related to the shipping and receiving duties. Warehouse Associates will prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area for pickup. This position will receive and process all merchandise entering and leaving the building as well as the upkeep of merchandise within the store and maintaining the stockroom. We have a fun work environment but require speed and accuracy. We offer a position with growth opportunities, along with full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as 401(k) plan options available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Excellent packing skills
- Strong computer skills
- Outstanding phone skills
- Possesses strong communication and people skills
- Previous warehouse experience, such as knowledge in packaging and shipping standards.
- This position requires heavy lifting, and constant moving and standing, must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Assist in inventory process
- Receive and unload merchandise from trucks
- Organize and catalogue large batches of similar items
- Build and wrap pallets for secure shipment with freight
- Process damages, transfers, and return to vendor merchandise
- Pack and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakage
- Participate in stockroom maintenance, organization, and housekeeping
- Verify documents and reports in accordance to the unloaded merchandise.
- Follows shortage programs and procedures as they pertain to the receiving function
- Collect cardboard boxes and trash and discard in the appropriate compacting receptacle
- Unpack merchandise from vendor boxes and remove merchandise from plastic bags and packaging
- Maintain excellent service by following organization standards of quality, and national standards of shipping and receiving best-practices
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Benefits
- full medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- 401(k) plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
