Warehouse Associate

Parts ASAP; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for fulfilling customer orders by accurately picking, packing, and preparing items for shipment. You will also manage incoming shipments, perform inventory cycle counts, and operate forklifts to ensure efficient warehouse operations. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the overall success of the warehouse. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working collaboratively, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of agricultural/construction equipment is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare items for shipment.
• Safely operate a forklift and maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Basic knowledge of agricultural/construction equipment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Shipping software (FedEx, UPS, Speedee, PaceJet, LISA)

Job description

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Summary
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for various tasks related to warehouse and shipping operations, including but not limited to fulfilling customer orders by adequately picking, packing, and preparing items for shipment, correctly receiving and fulfilling bins of incoming shipments, performing regular precise inventory cycle counts, properly processing parts returned from customers, returning parts to vendors, and the safe and efficient operation of a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Employee must be able to perform these essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Warehouse

• Fulfills customer orders by accurately picking, packing, and preparing items for shipment. Utilizes the best package sizing to achieve cost-effective freight; ensures delivery as close to customer expectations as possible.
• Receives incoming shipments, verifies contents against packing slips/invoices, and ensures proper storage.
• Inspects products for damage or defects and reports any issues to the supervisor or follows proper procedures/protocol.
• Packages parts for parcel shipments according to company specifications.
• Unloads, folds, ties, and palletizes rubber tracks utilizing a forklift.
• Unloads and categorizes steel undercarriage parts into proper bins.
• Unloads, ties, palletizes, and tags items, ensuring items are stored in their proper locations.
• Assists carriers with loading as necessary – pallet loading with forklift, etc.
• Assists in maintaining accurate inventory records by performing regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Safely and efficiently operates a forklift, pallet jack, or other equipment to move materials, load and unload trucks, and stack and store items in the warehouse.
• Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring the forklift is operated in a safe manner.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates effectively with supervisors to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
• Ensures the warehouse is organized and items are stored in designated locations.
• Empties all trash, prepares for trash and recycling pick up on a weekly basis or as dictated.
• Notifies the Manager if any issues or discrepancies arise with the orders or as the defined process/protocol dictates.
• Performs daily checks on equipment prior to operation.
• Weighs and measures outgoing packages to determine shipping costs.
• Builds pallets, crates, etc. specific to each order.

Shipping

• Maintains Orders to Ship Report; ensures all orders are shipped and performs all transfers in SAP.
• Assists Counter Sales employees with shipping quotes for customers.
• Ships product utilizing the best package sizing to achieve the most cost-effective freight; ensures delivery as close to customer expectations as possible.
• Tracks packages not delivered in a timely manner or possibly lost by the carrier.
• Transports received product to Inventory Control Coordinator or Counter Sales Assistant.
• Assists carriers with loading as necessary (e.g., pallet loading with forklift).
• Picks the correct parts for an order; packs and ships as directed.
• Prepares shipping documents and labels.
• Schedules pickups and deliveries with carriers.
• Tracks shipments and communicates updates as needed.
• Communicates effectively with carriers, warehouse personnel, and customer service representatives.
• Maintains accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Basic knowledge of agricultural/construction equipment.
• Basic knowledge of weighing and labeling equipment.
• Basic computer experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and shipping software such as FedEx / UPS/Speedee/PaceJet/LISA.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma a plus.

Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations Required/Preferred

• Forklift certification from a recognized training program.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail