Warehouse Associate

Swift Staffing Inc; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Budd Lake is looking for a Warehouse Associate responsible for handling raw materials, operating forklifts, and maintaining inventory. Essential duties include unloading shipments, inspecting products, and managing warehouse tasks. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of warehouse experience and strong communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended shifts, including weekends. Join a dynamic team dedicated to efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working in a warehouse.
• 1+ years operating forklifts.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload FTL and LTL on receiving floor.
• Inspect product for damages and quantity.
• Pick and stage outgoing orders for shipping.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to operate forklifts

Effective written skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Works Independently and is responsible for the handling of raw materials, incoming of the warehouse, unloading, picking, packing, counting, checking items to maintain inventory. Responsible for receiving transfers after inspection has been completed. Also responsible for picking/staging outgoing shipments, operating forklifts, assisting in transfers between locations, sanitation, and general warehouse tasks where needed. Moves materials within a warehouse and completes other warehouse support tasks. Operates hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, motorized conveyors, or other material handling equipment according to safety policies and procedures. Input information into warehouse management system.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Unloading FTL and LTL on receiving floor.
• Inspecting product for damages and quantity-document any issues and bring to managements attention.
• Handling paperwork from driver-input necessary information within the system if needed.
• Checking lot numbers and filling out company inbound & outbound sheet.
• Communicating with warehouse manager regarding incoming & outgoing shipments.
• Pick & stage outgoing orders for shipping.
• Assist with other warehouse tasks such as transfers between warehouses and organization.
• Printing, sending, and emailing required COAs. · Assist with sanitation and upkeep of warehouse.
• Other Duties assigned.

Competencies

• Initiative – Seeks help, when necessary, identifies and seizes opportunities, takes on additional responsibilities, acts independently and takes calculated risks, and engages in self-development activities.
• Problem Solving- Develops alternative solutions, skillfully gathers and analyzes information, identifies problems promptly, resolves, issues early, and works effectively in group problem-solving situations.
• Job Knowledge – Demonstrates competence in required job skills and knowledge, understands how the job relates to others, learns and applies new skills, stays updated on current developments, and requires minimal supervision.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities, contributes to a positive team spirit, is open to others’ views, and both gives and welcomes feedback.
• Attendance & Punctuality-Arrives at meetings and appointments on time, Begins working on time, Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, Keeps absences within guidelines, Schedules time off in advance.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal communication and written skills.
• Experience with windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented and willingness to learn.
• Able to confidently operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and scissor lifts.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to treat sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Able to navigate internal system.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 Years working in a warehouse.
• 1+ years Operating forklift.
• Highschool degree or equivalent.
• Bilingual a plus.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Warehouse production environment.
• Travel-Less than 10% of the time.
• Standing majority of shift.
• Noise typical of a production and warehouse environment, majority of shift.
• Must be willing to work extended shifts.
• Must be willing to work weekends.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.