Warehouse Associate- Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate prepares orders for warehouse storage and organizes the warehouse according to company or customer specifications. The role involves moving, stocking, scanning, securing, and recording inventory, and using hand and power tools and powered equipment to store or move items. Depending on the location, the associate may also perform custodial and detailing tasks. This is physical, hands-on work that may take place indoors in climate-controlled or ordinary warehouse conditions, in non-temperature-controlled settings, or outdoors in varying weather and on uneven terrain. The associate must be able to work at varying heights and around moving machinery, and to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Overtime and weekend work are sometimes required. The associate is expected to prioritize safety, work effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in their work, open communication, and a commitment to the quality of service expected by MEI customers. The listed duties are not exhaustive; MEI may change or modify the job description or duties as necessary.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Good command of English, including the ability to understand and spell words and keep legible records and logs in English.
- Basic reading skills and ability to perform mathematical calculations, including multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to safely use hand, power, and pneumatic tools and read a tape measure.
- Ability to problem-solve, work independently, and remain self-motivated.
- Knowledge of equipment operation, including manual transmissions and pneumatic or hydraulic tools and equipment.
- Pleasant, customer-oriented demeanor and ability to build positive work relationships.
- Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
- Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
- Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of oneself and everyone at the job site.
- Overtime and weekend work is sometimes required.
Nice To Haves
- CDL; helpful but not required.
- High school diploma or equivalent; preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fuel diesel trucks arriving at the warehouse and maintain appropriate fuel-dispensing logs.
- Move or reposition trucks as needed when they return to the warehouse.
- Wash, clean, shine, or detail tractors, trailers, forklifts, and company vehicles.
- Secure the facility and log incoming and outgoing personnel.
- Assist with constructing and assembling crates and custom storage containers using pneumatic hand tools.
- Follow safety practices to protect oneself and others.
- Perform warehouse housekeeping and custodial duties, including sweeping, emptying garbage cans, and cleaning bathrooms and break rooms.
- Move machinery and equipment using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other powered equipment to support safe, organized operations.
- Verify incoming equipment or items for storage; offload and inspect them for damage and complete related paperwork or logs.
- Retrieve stored machinery and equipment for loading onto contract trailers or company vehicles.
- Tie down, strap, and secure loads on company trailers.
- Perform inventory and inventory-control functions.
- Maintain equipment and tool inventory in designated areas.
- Assist riggers and field personnel with equipment, tools, and other needs.
- Complete other duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
