Warehouse Associate

The Armstrong Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armstrong Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to participate in daily warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, packing, and distribution of equipment and supplies. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely processing of inventory records.

Responsibilities include receiving, unpacking, labeling for shipping, maintaining organized storage, tracking shipments, and following PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Knowledge of proper packaging, loading, and unloading techniques.
• Knowledge of kitting, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Punctual, results oriented, and focused on problem solving.
• Physical stamina for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and bending.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store, and deliver materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Ensure all merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Maintain warehousing systems, procedures, and standards to ensure all storage is accounted for and billed with accuracy and timelines.
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and recommending improvements.
• Track warehouse projects, pull shipments, and prepare reports.
• Reconcile receiving and delivery reports.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times, including use of proper safety equipment and PPE. Use proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to avoid potential injury.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Packaging techniques

Kitting

Receiving

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School/GED

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Associate is to participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies, and maintenance of inventory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store, and deliver materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Ensure all merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Maintain warehousing systems, procedures, and standards to ensure all storage is accounted for and billed with accuracy and timelines.
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and recommending improvements.
• Track warehouse projects, pull shipments, and prepare reports.
• Reconcile receiving and delivery reports.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times, including use of proper safety equipment and PPE. Use proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to avoid potential injury.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED required.
• Knowledge of proper packaging, loading, and unloading techniques.
• Knowledge of kitting, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse operations.
• Strong attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Punctual, results oriented, and focused on problem solving.
• Physical stamina for sustained periods of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and bending.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.

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