Warehouse Associate

PARTNERS Staffing; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PARTNERS Staffing in Lexington, KY seeks a Warehouse Associate (on-site) to support Gifts-in-Kind facility operations. You will help maintain the facility and equipment, manage inventory, and contribute to safe, efficient warehouse activities.

Responsibilities include receiving and shipping shipments, using pallet jacks and wrapping machines, and coordinating with GIK staff to meet timelines while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels.
• Ability to stand for long periods, frequent walking, and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and fluent English.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or industrial equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship shipments, load and unload trucks.
• Operate pallet jacks and wrapping machines as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with cycles counts.
• Prepare items for pickup and distribution and coordinate with staff.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and report incidents promptly.

Job description

Warehouse Associate (Lexington, KY, on-site)

As the Warehouse Associate, you’ll be integral to our work executing onsite warehouse operations for our Gifts-in-Kind (“GIK”) facility. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day operational needs of the facility, including proper maintenance and upkeep of facility and equipment, facilitating inventory management processes, and ensuring the operations of the warehouse are conducted in a safe manner.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Warehouse Operations (85%)

• Receive and send shipments, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Operate electronic and/or motorized equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, and pallet wrapping machines.
• Conduct accurate and prompt inventory of all shipments.
• Prepare for pick-ups and distributions.
• Coordinate with GIK Staff to ensure all established Gift in Kind (GIK) goals, processes and timelines are met.
• Audit and report inventory for domestic response pre-positioning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Facility Safety and Maintenance (15%)

• Wear correct safety equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are conducted in a safe manner, compliant with all required safety and material handling policies and protocols.
• Be aware of warehouse protocols and offer continuous improvement ideas to achieve an efficient warehouse environment.
• Report on facility needs as provided in the warehouse lease.
• Ensure all safety and security incidents are reported in a timely fashion and in accordance with established policies.

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1 year of relevant experience or education
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with frequent walking; the ability to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motions; the ability to frequently be in low level positions, such as squatting, kneeling, or crouching; the ability to lift and carry items up to 45 lbs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on the time of year. Cold Weather clothing will be provided during the winter.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

• Experience operating Pallet Jacks (manual and electric), and familiarity with industrial equipment