Warehouse Associate

Southern States Cooperative.•Eminence, KY

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse, inventory, and customer operations by receiving and stocking merchandise, operating equipment, assisting customers, maintaining inventory, replenishing displays, and keeping facilities safe and organized. The role works primarily in a warehouse, with duties in a retail showroom and occasionally outdoors. The warehouse is not climate controlled and is subject to seasonal temperatures and humidity. The position may involve extended hours to meet business demands, especially during peak seasons. Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience in warehouse, retail, agriculture, or industrial equipment work is preferred, as is forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification. Licensing requirements vary by location and state or federal regulations; a Commercial Driver’s License and propane certification may be required, or may need to be obtained within a given period. The role requires safe use of warehouse and industrial equipment, adherence to safety and operating procedures, accurate identification and location of merchandise, customer communication, attention to detail, and the ability to complete paperwork. Physical duties include prolonged standing and walking, bending, stacking, reaching, and lifting or carrying loads of varying weights. Required warehouse PPE includes a hard hat and steel-toed shoes.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Warehouse, retail, agriculture, or industrial equipment experience is preferred.
Forklift experience is preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn and effectively operate a forklift, front-end loader, pallet jack, skid loader, and/or other industrial equipment.
Ability to learn, understand, and follow safety, quality control, and operating procedures.
Ability to accurately identify and locate merchandise using labels, barcodes, reports, and other documentation or tracking methods.
Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating percentages using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Attention to detail and proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Ability to work extended hours to meet business demands, especially during peak seasons.
Licensing requirements vary by location and regulations; a Commercial Driver’s License and/or propane certification may be required, or may need to be obtained within a given period.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting and carrying loads up to and over 100 pounds, sometimes with assistance; prolonged standing and walking; and operating motorized equipment.
Ability to hear equipment sounds, warehouse pages, coworkers, and radio; speak with coworkers about production and safety; and meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
Warehouse, retail, agriculture, or industrial equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, inspect, and stock incoming merchandise.
Operate forklifts, loaders, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
Assist customers by locating products, filling orders, and loading purchases into vehicles.
Organize and maintain warehouse inventory to support accurate stock levels and efficient operations.
Replenish product displays and support showroom merchandising efforts.
Fill propane cylinders and support fertilizer operations where applicable.
Conduct equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, showroom, grounds, and outdoor storage areas.
Follow company safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Complete paperwork in a legible, organized, and timely manner.