Warehouse Associate

Galloup; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support materials management and the logistics function. You will help ensure stock is counted, organized, and ready for shipment, and support the sales process through efficient warehouse operations.

Key tasks include picking and packing orders, counting inventory, forklift operation training, safety adherence, and helping with loading/unloading and daily housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Entry Level
• Licenses/Certifications: Driver’s License with clean record; may require DOT Medical Exam and 1-year card
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Basic math; barcode scanner and standard warehouse equipment familiarity
• Organization Skills: Strong work ethic; good verbal and written communication; ability to work independently
• Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work in a team under Warehouse Manager
• Communication Skills: Communicate well with all levels; escalating issues when needed
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Able to lift up to 50 lbs; stand/walk for long periods; stairs/ladder use

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and participate in safety initiatives
• Pick and pack orders accurately and promptly
• Identify and count inventory in assigned areas
• Load and unload trucks according to procedures
• Back-up delivery driver duties if qualified
• Maintain quality and quantity standards of production
• Learn to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and hand trucks
• Assist in general housekeeping and equipment checks
• Attend meetings and training sessions and perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

Service Excellence

Results and Action Oriented

Accountability and Responsibility

Teamwork and Collaboration

Safety Conscious

Job description

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting the materials management function of the logistics department and indirectly supporting the overall sales function. Warehouse Associates are essential to the overall operation of the business. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the company, a warehouse associate’s main responsibility is ensuring that all stock is accounted for, processed, and organized to meet company standards.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Warehouse Associate position may consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
• Perform defined warehouse activities specific to the selection of material for shipment and shipment of stock
• Pick and pack orders accurately and promptly
• Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
• Back-up delivery drivers as needed and if qualified
• Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
• Must learn how to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicate problems to Distribution Center Manager
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other warehouse tasks as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Safety Conscious

What you’ll need:

• Work Experience : Entry Level

• Licenses/Certifications: If required to drive, the below licenses will need to be obtained upon hire:

  • Driver’s License with appropriate state licensing and clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam and obtain a 1- Year Card (Paid for by The Kendall Group)

• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles; basic math and reasoning skills

• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently

• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a Warehouse Manager

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects

• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions:

  • Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs
  • Ability to stand/walk/lift, pull, and push during entire work shift
  • Ability to climb stairs/step ladders up to 16 steps

• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a distribution center

Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:

• Work Experience: Certification in the operation of a forklift truck is not necessary but would be considered a plus

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.