Warehouse Associate

Responsibilities
The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for managing various warehouse operations, including storing materials, picking, packing, and scanning orders. This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to perform heavy lifting and operating machinery like forklifts.  The goal is to enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Heavy Lifting Required: Load and unload trucks safely, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Physically Active Role: Picking and packing orders for shipment, including physically moving and organizing products. 
• Move products to and from designated stocking locations, including configuration areas.
• Package items securely and label them correctly for shipping.
• Inspect incoming shipments for quality and damages, and document issues when necessary.
• Prepare and print packing slips for orders.
• Remove inventory from trucks and oversee receiving operations.
• Scan and count incoming orders to ensure accuracy for receiving.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and assist in inventory management.
• Stack, organize, and store bulk items in a safe and accessible manner.
• Forklift Operation: Use forklifts to safely move inventory and perform tasks in the warehouse.
• Prepare shipping labels and packages for FedEx and other carriers.
• Process receipts and shipments in NetSuite.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers to achieve operational goals.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards, and follow warehouse procedures, rules, and regulations.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform heavy lifting and physcially demanding tasks for extended periods. 
• Forklift Experience: Must have experience operating a forklift (certification preferred).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately handle products, labels, and shipments with minimal errors.
• Technical Skills: Experience with NetSuite preferred, but not required. Computer literacy is essential.
• Safety Conscious: Strong knowledge of safety practices when handling products, equipment, and machinery.
• Team Player: Excellent communication and cooperation skills to work effectively within a team.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain an organized workspace.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience or working knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Forklift certification (can be provided if needed).
• Experience with inventory management systems.