Warehouse Associate

Shively Diversified Management Services; Bedford; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Grand Rapids seeks a Warehouse Associate to manage shipments and maintain inventory. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe work environment, handle customer requests, and have experience in warehousing. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in warehousing, shipping, or receiving.
• Able to work with little to no supervision.
• Comply with all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and verify correct quantities to shipping documents.
• Perform inventory counts and identify discrepancies.
• Safely operate a forklift and move materials.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Warehouse Associate. In this role, you will ensure a safe working environment, manage outgoing and incoming shipments, and maintain accurate cycle counts and material handling. Our ideal candidate has some knowledge of inventory management, shipping, and handling and experience in customer service and purchasing. Customers drive our work, and our employees are empowered and committed to delivering best-in-class service. In addition, you will be well compensated and eligible for benefits as an employee.

Responsibilities:
• Receive shipments, and verify correct quantities to shipping documents
• Accurately record shipment information in the company system
• Report shipment discrepancies and issues to the Customer Service Manager
• Accurately fill orders using shelf inventory and safely package materials for shipping
• Utilize third-party logistics software to generate shipments
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and hand carts to move materials
• Appropriately store materials in the correct warehouse locations
• Perform inventory counts, identify, and record discrepancies
• Work with internal departments to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• 1-3 years of experience in warehousing, shipping, or receiving
• Understanding inventory management is desirable
• Able to work with little to no supervision to complete assigned tasks
• Good written and oral communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Comply with all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment
• Undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations and successfully pass a drug screening