Warehouse Associate

Omega Morgan, Inc.•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the general appearance and upkeep of multiple warehouses, grounds, and offices, as well as receiving freight and other deliveries. The role includes tagging freight in and out and maintaining inventory control of customer and client equipment stored in the warehouses. The position has no direct reports. Duties may include additional tasks as assigned, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

1–2 years of previous warehouse experience.
High school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license for travel between warehouses as needed.
Able to lift and carry 25–40 pounds.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to navigate different systems and applications on phones and computers, including Android, Apple iOS, Windows, Microsoft Outlook, and email.
Basic mechanical skills, including use of a tape measure and other hand tools.
Organizational, time-management, and mathematical skills.
Team player who seeks out work rather than waiting to be told what to do.
Able to read, write, speak, and comprehend instructions and correspondence in English.
Mathematical skills equivalent to those required under the degree requirements.
Able to sit for long periods, walk up to one mile at a time, and climb several flights of stairs.
Occasionally able to climb or balance on grated temporary walkways; stoop, kneel, crouch, and, rarely, crawl.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet delivery drivers and direct them to dock areas.
Receive freight, inspect it for damage, record it, and tag it for inventory tracking.
Inspect, load, and secure outgoing freight, recording it as necessary for inventory tracking.
Sort and place freight in designated areas according to warehouse standards and requirements.
Help maintain an organized warehouse.
Maintain inventory controls for consumables; order and restock supplies as needed.
Conduct periodic physical inventory counts under the direction of the warehouse supervisor or superintendent.
Use mobile applications and technology for inventory management.
Perform light housekeeping and clean spills in the office as needed.
Resolve routine office maintenance and warehouse equipment issues.
Empty trash into dumpsters and keep the parking lot clean.
Restock restrooms when paper products are low.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and request that employees, delivery drivers, and customers do the same.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Travel between warehouses as needed.