General Warehouse Associate (9:00am - 5:30pm)

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking an associate to work across multiple distribution center departments, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. The role involves operating material handling equipment to move inventory and support timely customer deliveries.

The candidate should have a HS Diploma or GED and typically 2–5 years of related experience, with training opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Specialized skills training/certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility.
• Assist with staging and loading orders into trucks for customer delivery.
• Verify quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers.
• Use packing list information to collect items for customer orders and build/wrap pallets.
• Inspect stock items for wear/defects and notify management of inventory issues.
• Return misplaced products to proper storage areas.

Skills

Multi-department experience

Material handling equipment operation

Reading comprehension

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in multiple departments in a distribution center.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to understand written material.

Job Summary

Works in multiple departments within a distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Uses material handling equipment to locate and deliver products, supplies, and equipment to designated areas.
• Assists with staging and loading orders into trucks for customer delivery.
• Verifies quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers.
• Uses packing list information to collect items for customer orders, including building and wrapping pallets of products.
• Examines and inspects stock items for wear and defects and notifies management of inventory issues.
• Returns misplaced products to proper storage areas.
• Maintains a clean working environment in accordance with company safety policies.
• Performs inventory control functions as needed.

Nature and Scope

Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor. Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

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

HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 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.