(USA) Warehouse (LOG) Associate

Morrison Express; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

MEC in Atlanta is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle inbound/outbound shipments, ensure accurate paperwork, and maintain a safe, organized warehouse environment. You will participate in cycle counts, use WMS and RF scanners, and report any damages or discrepancies while adhering to safety policies.

The role requires flexibility with shifts, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and prior warehouse experience. Training opportunities are provided and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• Should be flexible with shifts and days as operation may require attendance on weekends or holidays.
• Experience working in a warehouse or with a freight forwarder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help achieve high levels of profitable growth by analyzing orders for overages/shortages and reconciling paperwork before release.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Complete all trainings on time and participate actively.
• Update inbound/outbound shipment data in WMS (weight, dimensions, photos) per SOP.
• Ensure security standards and report irregularities to management.
• Assist leadership with training and operational development ideas.
• Receive, load, unload cargo, ensure accurate paperwork and check for damages or discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain warehouse floor space and safety-compliant environment.
• Prepare and palletize cargo, perform data entry, assist in cycle counts and inventory management.

Skills

Forklift certification

Follow detailed instructions

Time management

Independence with supervision

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

RF scanner

Basic computer

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Help achieve high levels of profitable growth on all assigned shipments by proactively analyzing order for overages and shortages, assisting in cycle and inventory counts, inspecting delivers for damage making note of any damages and advising managers of findings, reconciling and confirming the accuracy of paperwork before releasing product, and maintaining security levels throughout the warehouse at all times.
• Maintain records and work environment to comply with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Actively participate in all training opportunities, completing 100% of all trainings on time.
• Update and verify information for inbound or outbound shipments in WMS which includes but is not limited to weight, dimensions, and pictures according to SOP.
• Insure security standards are followed at all time and report any irregularities.
• Proactively express ideas and thoughts to leadership regarding training and operational developments.
• Receive, load, unload cargo to and from trucks, efficiently and safely, ensuring paperwork is correct and checking for damages and shipping discrepancies – overages or shortages and reporting any findings to management.
• Organize, maintain, and administer the warehouse floor space, maintaining work environment to comply with all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Prepare and palletize cargo, perform data entry, assist in cycle and physical inventory counts, monitor inventory levels, temporarily store and repackage product per customer and district operations directives, print labels, and maintain records as required.
• Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operations of related equipment.
• Follow DG, HAZMAT, or other regulations and requirements and comply with all SOPs and MEC policies.
• Proactively assist other members of MEC to help MEC achieve its vision and strategic goals.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• Should be flexible with shifts and days as operation may require attendance on weekends or holidays.
• Minimum one year of experience working in a warehouse, previous experience working with a freight forwarder preferred.
• Experience working with a WMS, RF scanner, and basic computer.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Able to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, manage risk, work safely, deal with issues as they arise, and effectively solve problems.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures and company policies and provide input for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. and maneuver packages of weights above 50 lbs. using equipment or the assistance of another person.
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, squat, kneel, reach, climb, push, and pull for 8 hours per day.

Must be comfortable working in changing environment, temperatures, with exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other elements.

MEC values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Sick, and Vacation. MEC reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.