Warehouse Associate

Rexel1; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Rexel USA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to efficiently fill customer orders, receive and stock materials, and prepare branch shipments. The role emphasizes safety and accuracy in daily warehouse operations, with adherence to SOPs and environmental health rules.

Responsibilities include processing shipments, performing basic equipment maintenance, and supporting inventory control. No deliveries are required, and every task supports safe, productive warehouse performance.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Prior warehouse experience a plus
• Forklift, hand truck and pallet jack certification preferred
• High School diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming material.
• Prepare branch orders for shipment and ensure correct items.
• Process shipping paperwork and apply labels and postage as required.
• Operate forklift, reach truck, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

Team Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

Summary:

Employee's level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment. This role is not permitted to make deliveries.

What You'll Do:

Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately address safety concerns

Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list

Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and report freight damage claims

Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure that the correct number and type of product is being shipped

Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary

Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required

Load common carrier and company vehicles

Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment

Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies

May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales and customer support

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

No experience required

Prior warehouse experience a plus

Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred

High School or GED - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General knowledge of electrical products a plus

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers

Ability to handle basic issues and problems

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks

Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work overtime as needed

Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly - at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly - at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly - at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Constantly - at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly - at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly - at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Constantly - at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds - Constantly - at least 51%

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Constantly - at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Constantly - at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Constantly - at least 51%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time