Senior Warehouse Associate: Forklift & Inventory Lead

Mayer; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Transit Benefits

Job summary

Mayer in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team. You will fill customer orders, receive, stock, and ship materials while upholding safety standards and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading and training other staff, inventory control, operating forklift and other equipment, and ensuring accurate shipments. This role does not involve deliveries but may include some warehouse tasks beyond core duties.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of electrical products a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately addresses safety concerns.
• Assist in leading and training other warehouse associates or drivers and coordinating warehouse operations including delivery scheduling, inbound and outbound processes, safety requirements, and special customer requirements.
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and report freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensures that the correct number and type of product is being shipped.
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary.
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and reconciles any discrepancies.
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales and customer support.
• Mentor and coach junior level team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical product knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

Mayer in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team. You will fill customer orders, receive, stock, and ship materials while upholding safety standards and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading and training other staff, inventory control, operating forklift and other equipment, and ensuring accurate shipments. This role does not involve deliveries but may include some warehouse tasks beyond core duties.