Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport

La Vergne (TN)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Six weeks of paid maternity leave

Six paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Sr. Warehouse Associate to support inventory storage, shipping, receiving, and cycle counts. The role requires flexibility across day, night, and weekend shifts to meet operational demand.

Responsibilities include confirming orders, training new Warehouse Technicians, managing returns, and ensuring DOT-compliant load security. You will operate MHE and maintain internal controls while handling various warehouse tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting
Ability to work outdoors and across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience
Certified to drive a forklift
OSHA knowledge
Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Ability to multitask
Experience in distribution
Experience in material handling
Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)
Experience training others
Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)
Knowledge of parts inventory management
Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances
Ability to follow directions and instructions
Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

Responsibilities

Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians
Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items
Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed
Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product
Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors
May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas
Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas
Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Adaptability to shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Tools

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Warehouse Associate

Department: Operations

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Tennessee

City: La Vergne

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians
Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items
Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed
Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product
Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors
May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas
Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas
Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting
AND
Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience
Certified to drive a forklift
OSHA knowledge
Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Ability to multitask
Experience in distribution
Experience in material handling
Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)
Experience training others
Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)
Knowledge of parts inventory management
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Ability to follow directions and instructions
Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances
Ability to manage your own time
Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits