Warehouse Associate

Vallen Distribution Inc. • Hemlock, MI

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About The Position

Join Vallen’s warehouse team as a Warehouse Associate. The position follows established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock, store, record, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution center. The role involves processing orders and shipments, handling incoming and outgoing merchandise, maintaining inventory records, operating warehouse equipment, and following safety regulations. Work shifts may vary or rotate, and overtime or extended-day, evening, and weekend work may be required as business needs demand, potentially with little or no advance notice.

The work environment may not be temperature controlled and may involve extreme heat or cold and dusty conditions. The associate may handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment. Physical duties include handling inventory and lifting up to 50 pounds or more with assistance, as well as regularly standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing. The role also requires specified visual abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience and/or training.
• Experience or aptitude in loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency, or demonstrated technical aptitude to learn.
• Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
• Ability to work in a team environment and self-motivation to complete assigned tasks and goals.
• Attention to detail and a safety-minded approach.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment when required.
• Ability to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications, written and/or driving, if required.
• Ability to handle physical inventory and lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance, following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or cherry picker experience.
• Technical skills with MS Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, or Prophet 21.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Responsibilities

• Process and load orders by consulting production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to identify items to move, gather, or distribute.
• Unload, receive, unpack, inspect, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and invoice discrepancies and use protective strapping, bracing, or padding when needed.
• Sort, label, move, and store goods according to established sequences and codes, while arranging storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Weigh or count items to confirm they meet company standards.
• Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods using written or verbal requests and paper or electronic pick sheets; verify products and quantities and use pallets, pallet jacks, or forklifts as appropriate.
• Load trucks for customer delivery and inspect shipments for damage and discrepancies against shipping work orders.
• Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, communicate oversize loads to freight carriers, and maintain shipping routes.
• Enter and retrieve information in computerized systems to maintain stock records and respond to inventory or delivery inquiries; document discrepancies and seek management guidance on corrective action.
• Compile tickets or worksheets from customer specifications.
• Operate warehouse equipment as needed, including forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery.
• Assist with inventory maintenance and inventory counts.
• Follow warehouse safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, spouses, children, and families.
• 401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
• Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave and leave required under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
• Eight scheduled paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral program.
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED