Warehouse Associate

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to help ensure smooth warehouse operations. You will prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup, pull inventory for shipments, and help load materials onto delivery trucks.

The role requires basic computer skills and the ability to follow procedures and safety rules. You will work with supervisors and coworkers to maintain a clean, organized workspace and accurate labeling, while operating warehouse equipment and assisting with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background check and drug test required
• Experience driving trucks for delivery preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Pull inventory for shipments
• Assist with loading correct materials onto delivery trucks
• Record merchandise per standard operating procedures
• Ensure correct and complete labels on orders
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and optimize space utilization
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment
• Follow quality standards and procedures and safety regulations
• Load finished product onto trucks
• Navigate warehouse to collect customer orders
• Interact with customers professionally
• Counter sales to General Contractors
• Use technology to manage logistics processes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication

Arithmetic proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Warehouse Associates helps ensure that the warehouse runs smoothly and efficiently. Complete all tasks assigned by the Warehouse/Operations Manager.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Pull inventory for shipments
• Help with ensuring correct material is pulled and loaded on our truck for delivery
• Recording selected merchandise in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Ensuring correct and complete labels are attached to all orders processed
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Operate and preventively maintain warehouse equipment
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Working in accordance with all warehouse safety regulations
• Load finished product onto truck
• Navigate equipment through a warehouse to collect customer orders
• Follow all applicable safety regulations and processes as associated with driving, vehicle check, material handling and customer site specifics
• Interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner
• Counter sales to General Contractors
• Use technology to help manage the logistics process.
• Other relative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of architectural door materials and hardware is a plus.
• Experience driving trucks for delivery preferred.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to accurately do arithmetic, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to work closely and cordially with other staff associates.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the working day. Walking and talking or hearing are required for approximately one-third of the working day. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees are subject to frequent heavy lifting and may be required to travel to project sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.