Warehouse Associate

bakerdistributing; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 2.066.000 - 2.755.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baker Distributing is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage inventory and move HVAC freight in a fast-paced environment. You will pick, verify, and prepare orders for shipment, receive and stock merchandise, and assist with counts while upholding safety procedures and PPE requirements.

This role requires the ability to operate forklifts, follow daily checklists, and communicate effectively with team members and customers. Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Formación

• Must be able to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong English communication for safety, training, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsabilidades

• Pick and verify orders for customers.
• Note: Baker has set Production Standards to meet weekly.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure accuracy of received, picked, and shipped items.
• Daily loading and unloading of products for deliveries to customers and centers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Maintain daily truck and forklift maintenance checklist.
• Assist management with inventory counts and warehouse upkeep.
• Adhere to warehouse safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Report safety hazards or incidents to management.
• Participate in safety training sessions and drills.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of products and safe forklift operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Process improvement

English communication

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the inventory of the Warehouse and the daily transfer of HVAC freight and materials in a fast-paced environment. The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, pick, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts and supplies.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Pick and verify orders for customers.
• NOTE: Baker has set Production Standards the employee will be required to meet on a weekly basis. The employee will receive additional information about Production Standards requirements during the interview process and after hire.
• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify/ensure the products being received, picked and shipped are accurate.
• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.
• Assist management with inventory counts and provide daily upkeep of the Warehouse.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and procedures.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to management.
• Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all products to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Follow all guidelines for the safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
• This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support effective communication.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to position self to access equipment by standing, sitting, or walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Operates computer and telephone equipment for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity is required to perform essential job functions such as reading labels, inspecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and operating machinery. Tasks may involve close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and visual focus.
• Required to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks