Warehouse Associate

H E Parts; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the warehouse sector seeks a Warehouse Associate for their Paducah, KY location. This role involves inventory management, safety compliance, and operation of warehouse equipment. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a high school diploma to support various warehouse functions effectively. Successful applicants will contribute to process improvements and assist with shipping, receiving, and kit building as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of warehouse inventory control experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with making hydraulic hoses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting activities safely while adhering to company policies.
• Verifying inventory and communicating results with the Warehouse Manager.
• Operating forklift to move inventory between warehouse and storage areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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The Warehouse Associate is responsible for fulfilling a variety of tasks to support the operation of our Paducah, KY warehouse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy andalerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1.
• Verifies inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigates discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Communicates inventory results with the Warehouse Manager.
• Coordinates with Accounting to document cycle counts and correct any inventory discrepancies in appropriate systems.
• Works with external auditors on inventory audits.
• Serve as subject matter expert and work with IT to obtain necessary reporting and system functionality necessary for inventory purposes.
• Ensures completed work order inventory accuracy.
• Determines proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• Maintains default inventory locations in appropriate system.
• Monitors the recording of incoming and outgoing shipments through random audits.
• Assist with identifying process improvements.
• Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in stockroom, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Assist in continuous improvement and Lean activities proactively and as assigned.
• Operate forklift to move inventory between warehouse and to storage areas.
• Operate pallet jack to move inventory.
• Marks stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Keeps records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use of bridge / jib crane operation, lifting rigging and proper securing of all objects. Certified in forklift operation.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management to include shipping, receiving, and kit building and strive for continual improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Assist with the completion of work orders.
• Assembling hydraulic hoses.
• Completing delivery or pick up of company goods and materials from the customer or vendor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year warehouse inventory control experience preferred.
• Ability to follow company instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with fellow employees and management.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Basic writing and reporting requirement preferred
• Basic computer skills are required
• Experience with making hydraulic hoses preferred
• Experience with delivery driving preferred