Sr Warehouse Associate

Motion Industries (MOT); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Warehouse Associate to manage shipping and receiving, pick and verify orders, and prepare items for delivery. You will ensure accuracy, safe handling, and timely delivery of merchandise while maintaining a clean, organized warehouse. May mentor junior staff and operate a forklift as needed.

This role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and customer service in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and 3–5 years related warehouse experience.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Basic computer skills to operate inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Determines which items need to be picked, checked and shipped from sales orders.
• Pulls orders and rechecks for accuracy.
• Prepares items for delivery and secures packages for safe shipping.
• May operate a forklift or similar equipment.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Receives items in the system to show availability for customers.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARYUnder limited supervision, the Senior Warehouse Associate performs all shipping and receiving activity for a Branch location. This role ensures the customer receives the correct items in a timely manner and all stocked merchandise is properly maintained.JOB DUTIESDetermines which items need to be picked, checked and shipped from sales order.Pulls orders accordingly to the sales order and recheck them to ensure accuracy.Prepares items for delivery to customer.Secures packages to make sure no items are damaged in shipping to customer.Prepares customer returns for shipment back to Distribution Center, Fulfillment Center, or supplier.Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to established MINO code organization of products.Ensures if any inventory is damaged or not up to standards to be reported to the warehouse supervisor immediately.Maintains a clean, well-organized, and safe working environment.May deliver items to customers; obtains signature from customer to validate receipt of items.May process counter sales or invoices for customers.May operate a forklift or similar equipment.May be a SME in one or more warehouse skills.May mentor lower level warehouse associates.Performs other duties as assigned.Receives items in the computer system to show which items are available for the customers.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESBasic math and reading comprehension skills.Basic computer skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to move up to 100 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSMay need to be certified to operate a forklift.Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.COMPANY INFORMATIONMotion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.