Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver

Daikin Group; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage the off-loading, picking, and staging of equipment while ensuring optimal customer service. The role emphasizes safety protocols, effective communication, and teamwork, offering competitive hourly pay within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse experience required.
• Forklift certification must be achieved within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to load/unload materials.
• Maintain inventory and prepare cycle counts.
• Ensure all items are stocked per procedure.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Ability to operate a forklift safely

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for off-loading, putting-away, picking and staging of equipment and parts while providing professional quality customer service to all internal and external customers. The warehouse associate is accountable for the movement of all materials within the warehouse and overall appearance while ensuring to meeting all safety protocols.

Position Responsibilities may include;

• Safely and efficiently operate forklift and additional warehouse equipment to load/unload/transfer material and product without causing damage within the warehouse and to/from delivery trucks
• Ensure all items are received per procedure and stocked in assigned locations
• Maintain Inventory and Prepare Cycle Counts
• Complete Will Calls
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of paperwork and transaction entries
• Proper PPE and uniform must be always worn during each shift
• Maintain warehouse and forklift by following good housekeeping and safety procedures including pre and post shift forklift inspections. Alert the manager of any concerns immediately.
• Assist Customers and CSRs as needed
• Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes and Company policies
• Perform additional tasks as required

Nature & Scope:

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge
• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments
• Work is closely supervised
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area

Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and surroundings
• Basic Computer skills including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders
• Ability to successfully process (ex. Loading and Unloading) products
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse
• Ability to pass Prove It and driving test
• Must be eligible to be forklift certified in house within 30 days
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and surroundings
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies, and procedures
• Be dependable, work well in a team environment, and establish positive working relationships with employees and customers
• Ability to work in warehouse that is not climate controlled

Competency:

• 1 plus years industrial forklift experience strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 1 plus years of warehouse experience
• Education/Certification
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have Valid driver’s license

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

Pay Range: $19.50-20.50 per hour

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