Warehouse Associate

Armor Animal Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their team. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for invoicing shipments, pulling and packing products, and ensuring order accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the potential for full-time transition, allowing you to grow within the company. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong computer skills, and a passion for customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team and contribute to delivering exceptional service to customers while working in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with courses in math and computer operations.
• 1-2 years of experience in shipping or receiving environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Invoice customers accurately and track packages through shipping carriers.
• Pull and package products for shipping while ensuring order accuracy.
• Assist with inventory management and stock shelves.

Skills

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Mathematical Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Stretch Wrap Machine

Computer

Box Knife

Push Cart

Hand Jack

Two-Wheel Cart

Tape Gun

Job description

Under the guidance of the Warehouse Operations Manager, this associate will be responsible for invoicing all shipments and/or deliveries as well as walk-in trades, accurately pulling and packing products shipped to customers, receiving, and recording all products. The work environment is very fast-paced and the associate must have computer skills. Must be willing to work hard and care about order accuracy and meeting customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Accurately invoice customers for products being shipped using computerized shipping software.
2. Track packages through UPS, Speedee, and FedEx and review daily exception reporting as needed.
3. Accurately pull products from shelves.
4. Carefully package products to be shipped to our customers.
5. Prepare and load LTL shipments.
6. Match products to packing slips, check expiration dates, watch for special orders, and solve any issues that arise regarding shipments.
7. Properly match packing slips to purchase orders.
8. Put product into its warehouse location after it is received.
9. Label products that are not clearly marked with a UPC code.
10. Unload delivery trucks.
11. Other processes: dusting, sweeping, making cooler boxes, organizing ice packs.

Marginal Functions include:

1. Pull and pack store orders and carryout orders for customers as necessary.
2. Assist with inventory and inventory prep.
3. Pack up returns/repairs to go back to vendors.
4. Stock shelves with newly received product.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Requires a high school diploma with courses in math, computer operations, and customer service procedures. Requires one/two years' experience in a shipping or receiving environment.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret pick tickets. Ability to write business correspondence via email. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate a computer, ability to become forklift certified, work with minimal supervision, follow directions, and work under pressure. Farm experience and animal health knowledge a plus. Ability to follow directions, prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and work independently.

Physical Demands: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time; use hands/fingers to handle or touch objects; reach above shoulders; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds up to waist level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.

Tools/Equipment Used: Forklift, stretch wrap machine, IPOD, box knife, push cart, hand jack, two-wheel cart, tape gun, and computer.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate cold/heat conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually mid-level to loud.

Protective Clothing/Equipment Required: Closed toe shoes, gloves when handling sharp or abrasive objects.

Job Type: Part-Time (possibility of transitioning to a Full-Time role)

Monday - Friday (no weekends)

30 hours per week between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm

Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 / hour depending on experience