Warehouse Assistant

Durham Exchange Club Industries, Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Exchange Club Industries, Inc. is a warehouse facility in Durham, NC seeking an Inventory Associate to move production supplies, receive materials, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

You will load and unload trucks, operate a forklift, pull items for production, and ensure proper labeling, safety, and documentation to support efficient operations. Regular hours are 8:15am–4:15pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma; 1–2 years in inventory or warehouse operations.
• Strong planning, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage records and reports.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle production supplies as required.
• Load/unload trucks and identify materials for receiving.
• Check in incoming materials and route to warehouse or work floor.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and rotate stock as needed.
• Prepare orders for shipment and print shipping labels.
• Operate forklift or other material handling equipment safely.
• Adhere to safety rules and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

AS400

Job description

Description

• Move and handle production supplies as required.
• Load/unload trucks following all verification protocol; properly place and identify materials for receiving.
• Check in incoming materials for correct quantity and type of item following quality procedures and place materials appropriately in warehouse or direct to work floor as needed.
• Ensure all materials are clearly and properly identified at all times.
• Report damaged or missing materials/inventory to Department Coordinator.
• Sort, organize, and store inventory in the proper location and ensure that the location is properly identified on paperwork.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and tracking system for both materials and finished product according to established quality standards. Adjust inventory levels to reflect receipts and disbursements.
• Organize and maintain up to date records of inventories.
• Rotate stock as needed. Relocate and restack items as needed to make space or organize stock.
• Accurately prepare orders for shipment by processing requests, pulling materials, and packing boxes.
• Print or procure shipping labels or other necessary identification labels and ensure accuracy when using.
• Pull items for production work areas with 100% accuracy.
• Assist in counting of physical warehouse inventory with 100% accuracy as directed.
• Follow applicable quality procedures and work instructions.
• Safely utilize a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Always be aware of safety, and immediately report any unsafe working conditions to the manager or administration. Report any work-related injury within one hour.
• Utilize good quality inventory techniques of checking against printed material, counting, verifying accuracy, and other verification duties.
• Maintain safe and neat/clean work environment. Keep shelves, warehouse aisles, work stations, and receiving area neat. Sweep, dust, mop and organize/rearrange warehouse and work areas for orderliness.
• Read and interpret documents, specifications, shipping and receiving slips, and records.
• Participate in company-sponsored training as assigned and assist with training new staff.
• Regular attendance is required between the hours of 8:15am and 4:15pm, M-F.
• Assist with persons with disabilities, including restraining in an emergency (if certified).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-2 years minimum related experience in inventory management or warehouse operations in an industrial setting.
• Good planning and organization skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain records, logs, and reports.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of all levels.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently yet flexible in working in a group.
• Ability to analyze information in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Reliable transportation.
• Physical capacity sufficient to lift 35 pounds.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Must have computer literacy. Prefer experience with AS400 system

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizen or U.S. work qualification