Warehouse Associate Job Description
Warehouse associate
provides support to all warehouse operations employees by answering questions, providing instruction and advising on all phases of warehouse operations.
Warehouse Associate Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Delivery material to customers in branch vehicle
Assist with counter sales when needed
Need to be able to work one of three morning shifts
Pull and prepare orders for customer pick-up
May perform receiving inspection and may expedite orders with Schedulers to ensure proper materials are in house
Helps Display Coordinator with floor moves and processing of new accessories
Assists Display Coordinator by aiming lighting on furniture and/or accessories
Must be able to move and help arrange heavy merchandise on the showroom floor
Responsible for placement of POP material including hanging banners and placing signs
Assists customers in carrying heavy merchandise to their vehicles
Warehouse Associate Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Warehouse Associate
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, OSHA, PIT, HAZMAT, CPR
Education for Warehouse Associate
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the warehouse associate job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Education, Business, Supervision, Technical, Associates, Communication, Management, Computer, Merchandising
Skills for Warehouse Associate
Desired skills for warehouse associate include:
Machines and tools
Safety regulations and procedures
Basic web-based software applications
Electrical products
Warehouse Management Systems is an asset
Warehouse operations
Warehouse roles and is qualified in all aspects of warehouse operations
Products
State driving laws and applicable safety practices and procedures
PC for Windows
Desired experience for warehouse associate includes:
Assists others as needed, regardless of duty or assignment to ensure the demands of the facility are met
Basic Excel skills preferred
Experience with lighting background is a Plus
Ability to use computer software as it relates to warehouse functions
Six months of related warehouse experience required (one year experience preferred)
Ability to read, do basic mathematics, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
Warehouse Associate Examples
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Warehouse Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of warehouse associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for warehouse associate
- Inspect and test product to ensure quality standards are met
- Palletize material and attach proper shipping/storage documents
- Receives material coming into the building by vendors, customer returns, or other warehouses receipts accurately and promptly
- Verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list and preparing receiving documents
- Inspects incoming shipments, rejects damaged items
- Place materials in their designated storage areas in an orderly manner
- Enter quantity received against the purchase order in the computer system and print back order and inventory stock put away list
- Attaches appropriate labels to materials or marks information on cases
- Ensure warehouse/equipment is maintained on a regular basis
- To accurately identify and count stock materials as listed on the cycle count list, conduct required inventories
Qualifications for warehouse associate
- Ability to input data into several WMS computer systems
- A team player, willing to assist co-workers
- 6 months experience Shipping/Receiving/Transportation environment
- Comfortable with computer and multiple applications
- Are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve
- Have reliable transportation and are dependable (excellent on-time attendance is required)
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Warehouse Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of warehouse associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for warehouse associate
- Proactively monitor order management systems to ensure that all orders have been received properly and that detailed descriptions are provided for any Overage/Shortage/Damage issues
- Perform regular cycle counts to ensure inventory is accurate and up to date
- Pick deliveries from inventory and stage them by truck and stop number
- Executes standard work instructions with accuracy and efficiency
- Promotes and maintains a safe work area at all times
- Performs and executes high quality workmanship in Assembly, Urethane, or PPS as assigned
- Provides high quality attention to detail in all aspects of duties
- Ensures thorough housekeeping and organization of work areas
- Wears required PPE and follows all company safety procedures, including safe lifting practices
- Proactively communicates issues, shortages, or problems to Warehouse Coordinators, Supervisors, and/or Customer Services Representatives
Qualifications for warehouse associate
- Are able to communicate clearly
- High quality, best in class, wire and cable processing
- Operating machinery to process wire and cable, including computers and scan guns
- Use barcode scanner to scan and signal empty bins
- Although preferred, warehouse experience not required
- You need to be reliable with a good attendance record
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of warehouse associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for warehouse associate
- Ensure posting of outbound deliveries using SAP
- Ensure safety of shipment
- Report and replace any item prior to packing
- Posting delivery orders
- Handle daily cycle counting of assigned areas
- Handle year-end and general inventory procedures
- Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures
- Select orders within various temperature zones, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer areas
- Have PIE (power industrial equipment) experience
- Be able to navigate using local maps, GPS devices
Qualifications for warehouse associate
- Able to sit or stand and walk throughout the scheduled work shift
- Ability to handle stressful and demanding situations
- Adaptable to a diverse and changing work environment
- Willingness to take initiative in solving problems
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, drug test, and background check
- 1 year of previous warehouse experience
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a warehouse associate. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for warehouse associate
- Contribute to process optimization and ensure efficiency in warehouse operations
- Ensures accurate quantities of products are received, stocked, picked, packed, distributed and/or returned by company the appropriate documentation and matching product identification numbers
- Stacks skids or pallets in designated areas
- Clean up and dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping
- Complete routine paperwork to properly document work performed
- Use computers and scan guns to dispense and receive basic information that includes product codes, part numbers, quantities, locations
- Conduct periodic inventory cycle counts
- Parts and pick ticket quality inspections
- Relocating materials physically and with forklift
- Computer literate to deal with packing slips
Qualifications for warehouse associate
- Experience in warehousing, distribution, production, retail or manufacturing preferred
- Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment, however the client is able to train
- **Back Brace and Gloves will be provided for the assignment by the client****
- MAJORITY OF DAY WILL BE LIFTING AND IN HIGH AREAS OF THE WAREHOUSE****
- Attention to detail and ability to follow direction
- Must submit to drug screen and background requirements
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Warehouse Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of warehouse associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for warehouse associate
- Performs a variety of functions involved with shipping, receiving, assembling and storage of parts, materials and products
- Safe storage of materials, including consideration of weight and stability of the packaging on a pallet
- Identification, elimination and immediate formal reporting of all observed hazardous or unsafe conditions, particularly including those involving equipment, facilities and storage procedures
- Maintenance of the warehouse facilities in a clean and orderly appearance, including interior and exterior spaces
- May participate in cycle counting
- Picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and deliveries
- Deliveries utilizing company delivery van
- Adhere to all drug and medical device cGMP rules and regulations
- Effectively convey meaningful information to management and colleagues
- Perform inventory cycle count, prepare inventory reports, manage inventory system and perform data entry
Qualifications for warehouse associate
- Able to understand and follow oral or written work instructions
- Able to work with fellow coworkers
- Capacity to lift materials up to 50 lbs
- Demonstrated ability to work closely in team environment with manager and co-workers
- Forklift experience is a plus but will train
- Must have experience working in a warehouse