Warehouse Associate

Applied Industrial Technologies; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shipping/Warehouse Associate, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production operations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the smooth receipt and dispatch of goods. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll utilize equipment like pallet jacks and forklifts while engaging in various warehouse duties. The company values its employees, fostering a culture of growth and innovation. If you're passionate about logistics and ready to contribute to a stable and successful organization, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming parts, maintain stock areas, and package materials for shipment.
• Load outgoing shipments onto trucks and provide general support to production areas.
• Understand and maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counting.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Basic math calculations

Ability to read, write and understand work instructions

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

PC software applications

Job description

Engineered Sales, a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, is seeking a Shipping/Warehouse associate. As part of the Warehouse team, you will receive and verify incoming parts, maintain stock areas, package and prepare materials for shipment, load outgoing shipments onto trucks and provide general support to production areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand, process, and maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counting as requested.
• Receive goods into the computer system and ensure proper distribution of the product while maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Store items in bins, shelves or other specified locations; record as prescribed, maintain stock, and notify appropriate personal of all discrepancies.
• Work from shipping papers, bill of lading, packing slips, work orders and written and verbal instructions.
• Use hand carts, mobile pallet jacks and motorized forklifts to safely transport and load/unload parts and materials. Exercise proper care and use of equipment and materials.
• Perform warehouse duties in all areas of the warehouse as assigned or directed.
• Maintain all work areas in a neat and orderly condition. Detect and report all faulty equipment, defective materials, improper operations and unusual conditions to a supervisor. Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Load, unload and secure loads when transporting materials on an open bed truck and/or trailer.
• Pulling correct parts and delivering them to different assembly areas for production, while maintaining quantitative accuracy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic math calculations and the ability to read, write and understand work instructions.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend and lift up to 25 lbs. regularly.
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred:

• A working knowledge of warehouse systems and processes.
• General knowledge or training in shipping, counting and checking of product.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of PCs and the ability to learn software applications.
• Certified in forklift operation.

Work for a corporation that believes in developing its people. Applied employees believe in the company and love the environment. Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded.

Connect with a great stable company with strong performance and growth. We look forward to learning more about you and will respond to qualified candidates.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.