Warehouse Associate, Day Shift

Johnson Brothers • Lorton, VA

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About The Position

Johnson Brothers Service Distributing Inc., a national family-owned wine, spirits, and beer distributor, is hiring a Warehouse Associate. This role focuses on product slotting and warehouse location management to improve picking and replenishment efficiency. The associate evaluates new and existing products, maintains item locations and capacities in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and works with the Warehouse Manager and warehouse employees on effective and safe slotting practices.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until completion. Other duties may be assigned by the Warehouse Manager as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 30–70 pounds.
• Ability to safely carry up to 20 pounds while maintaining a fast walking pace.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack, forklift, cherry picker/order selector, and reach truck.
• Reliable transportation to and from work and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work independently, self-manage, stay motivated, and meet deadlines.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign pick locations for new items to optimize picking and replenishment while balancing workload across work zones.
• Apply slotting strategies to new product releases, including limited-release and seasonal products, using historical sales patterns.
• Analyze historical and forecast data to determine product placement for existing items and improve worker productivity.
• Generate a Moves List for items requiring location changes based on sales and JBLC slotting tools.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager and warehouse employees on slotting solutions, including slot capacities, location accuracy, and safety concerns.
• Assign and maintain permanent product locations and capacities in the WMS.
• Dynamically slot products using company tools to reduce pick times and replenishment activities.
• Use MS Excel and JBLC slotting tools to evaluate slotting locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

What This Job Offers

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