Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks a Sr. Warehouse Associate to assist in maintaining secure inventory storage and manage the shipping and receiving of materials. This full-time role requires flexibility in scheduling and entails various responsibilities, from training new staff to ensuring compliance with internal controls. Competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting.
• Must be able to work outdoors across multiple shifts including nights and weekends if needed.
• 3 or more years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials.
• Prepare goods and materials to ship along with packing slips.
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Experience in distribution

Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

Knowledge of appliance installation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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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 Title

Sr. Warehouse Associate

Department

Operations

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Michigan

City

Romulus

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 Qualification:

18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting; must possess ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.

Preferred Qualification

3 or more years experience with High School Diploma/GED, certified to drive a forklift and OSHA knowledge

Skills & Abilities

• 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
  
  

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

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED, High School

Work Experience

Distribution/Material Handling

Job Opening ID

00585958 Sr. Warehouse Associate (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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