(NEX NORFOLK) WAREHOUSE WORKER

NEXCOM•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Responsible for one or more warehouse functions, including receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping merchandise, supplies, or equipment. The role may be assisted by lower-grade associates and may provide work direction to storeworkers in a retail sales location. Duties can include receiving and inspecting freight, reconciling deliveries with receiving documents, storing stock, preparing transfers and vendor returns, conducting inventories, and handling designated security or highly pilferable material. The worker may operate a forklift and, when required, a truck with a rated capacity up to one ton on government installations and public roads. Associates must receive Hazardous Material (HazMat) training within 90 days of hire, per Department of Transportation regulations. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, potentially in cold, drafty, damp, or hot conditions. The position involves standing, stooping, bending, and working in uncomfortable positions, and lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance. Heavier material is transported using forklift equipment.

Requirements

One year of experience performing warehousing-related duties, such as receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, or operating manual material-movement equipment, or similar work providing the necessary knowledge and skills.
One year of warehousing experience demonstrating the ability to prepare material and receiving and transfer documentation, provide direction to lower-grade warehouse workers, and operate a forklift.
Ability to perform work requiring standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and carry items short distances.
Must receive HazMat training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Receive and check incoming freight, merchandise, supplies, and equipment from distribution centers or vendors.
Unload vehicles using handcarts, conveyors, or similar conveyances.
Check vendor invoices against reports of goods received; open, inspect, count, mark, and price merchandise; and report shortages, overages, spoilage, or damage to a supervisor.
Store palletized or bulk stock in specified locations, check bins for mixed or incorrectly stored stock, and report significant discrepancies.
Prepare temporary or permanent storage locations and arrange stock in bins and on shelves.
In retail sales locations, provide work direction to lower-grade storeworkers, prepare schedules, assign work, recommend leave, and provide input for performance reviews.
Stock and supervise the storage of retail merchandise and coordinate display areas, shelf space, and daily work priorities with a supervisor.
Receive merchandise transfers, select stock from storage, move it to the shipping area, and prepare transfer delivery receipts for drivers.
Process merchandise chargebacks and returns by pulling merchandise, removing price tags and stock, arranging vendor pickup or delivery, and obtaining delivery signatures.
Receive and store designated security or highly pilferable material and verify receipt documents or Transportation Control Numbers against merchandise received.
Conduct periodic inventory and identify discrepancies involving short or damaged items; advise a supervisor.
May order display equipment, seasonal decorative items, and related supplies for supported exchanges.
May perform incidental duties related to the operation or department when assigned outside a main warehouse.
May operate a forklift and, if required, trucks with rated capacities up to one ton.
Perform other related duties as assigned.