Warehouse Associate

Genuine Parts Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Boston, MA to perform shipping and receiving duties under supervision. You will verify orders, prepare items for delivery, and maintain safe, organized warehouse operations. In this role you may operate a forklift and assist with customer returns and counter sales as needed.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely handling of merchandise, and adherence to established inventory procedures in a fast-paced branch environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine items to be picked, checked and shipped from sales orders.
• Pull orders accordingly to the sales order and recheck them to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare items for delivery to customer.
• Secure packages to prevent damage during shipping.
• Process customer returns for shipment back to Distribution/ Fulfillment Center or supplier.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory system

Job description

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate performs all shipping and receiving activity for a Branch location. This role ensures the customer receives the correct items in a timely manner and all stocked merchandise is properly maintained.

JOB DUTIES

• Determines which items need to be picked, checked and shipped from sales order.
• Pulls orders accordingly to the sales order and recheck them to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares items for delivery to customer.
• Secures packages to make sure no items are damaged in shipping to customer.
• Prepares customer returns for shipment back to Distribution Center, Fulfillment Center, or supplier.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to established MINO code organization of products.
• Ensures if any inventory is damaged or not up to standards to be reported to the warehouse supervisor immediately.
• Maintains a clean, well-organized, and safe working environment.
• May deliver items to customers; obtains signature from customer to validate receipt of items.
• May process counter sales or invoices for customers.
• May operate a forklift or similar equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Receives items in the computer system to show which items are available for the customers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to move up to 100 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• May need to be certified to operate a forklift.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.