General Warehouse Associate

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a seasoned warehouse operations lead in Austin, TX to work across multiple departments including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, and replenishment. You will mentor associates and support management with training and guidance.

The role requires experience in a distribution center and hands-on ability with material handling equipment, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficient task execution. This is a full-time on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a distribution center or similar setting.
• Experience leading or mentoring warehouse staff.
• Experience operating material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train warehouse associates on duties and equipment.
• Coordinate and prioritize warehousing work for efficiency.
• Operate material handling equipment to move inventory.
• Escalate issues to management to keep operations smooth.
• Enter product and shipment data into the inventory system.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety policies.
• Complete paperwork during shifts.
• Cover other warehousing functions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & Training

Material Handling Equipment

Cross-Department Collaboration

Education

Technical certification or associate degree

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience working multiple departments in a distribution center. Previous experience operating material handling equipment. Prior experience in a lead or mentorship role.

Job Summary

Works in multiple departments within the distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. Supports management by providing guidance and training to warehouse associates.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Coaches and trains warehouse associates on warehousing duties, including providing training on material handling equipment.
• Coordinates and prioritizes warehousing work to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Operates material handling equipment to complete tasks, such as loading, unloading, picking, stocking, and staging inventory.
• Ensures all warehousing functions are running smoothly and escalates issues to management.
• Verifies and enters product and shipment data into inventory management system.
• Makes sure work areas are clean and follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Completes required paperwork during assigned shifts.
• Serves as back-up for all warehousing functions.

Nature and Scope

Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates. Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting. No travel required.

Education and Experience

Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.