Warehouse Associate

Cook & Boardman Group•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate helps ensure the warehouse runs smoothly and efficiently and completes tasks assigned by the Warehouse/Operations Manager. The role involves preparing and completing orders for delivery or pickup, managing inventory and shipment records, loading finished products, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, operating warehouse equipment, supporting counter sales, interacting professionally with customers and the public, and using technology to help manage logistics. The associate must follow quality, safety, operational, driving, vehicle-check, material-handling, and customer-site procedures. Other related duties may be assigned. The position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. It involves proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery, use of various tools and hardware, frequent heavy lifting, possible travel to project sites, and exposure to variable weather, including extreme heat and cold. Physical activities include standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, handling and feeling objects, reaching, walking, and talking or hearing. Frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Basic computer skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to work closely and cordially with other staff associates.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of architectural door materials and hardware.
Experience driving trucks for delivery.

Responsibilities

Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule, including loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping.
Pull inventory for shipments and ensure the correct materials are pulled and loaded onto delivery trucks.
Record selected merchandise in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure correct and complete labels are attached to processed orders.
Keep the work environment clean and safe and optimize space utilization.
Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
Operate and preventively maintain warehouse equipment.
Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, regulations, and warehouse safety requirements.
Load finished product onto trucks and navigate equipment through the warehouse to collect customer orders.
Follow applicable safety processes for driving, vehicle checks, material handling, and customer-site requirements.
Interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner.
Perform counter sales to General Contractors.
Use technology to help manage the logistics process.
Complete other related duties as assigned.