Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing Company; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Distributing Company LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle inventory and daily transfer of HVAC freight in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Responsibilities include picking and verifying orders, loading and unloading trucks, receiving and stocking merchandise, and ensuring safety.

The role emphasizes meeting production standards, quality inspections, and teamwork while operating forklifts and warehouse equipment. English communication is required for safety and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Analytical aptitude with ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive in continuous process and service improvements.
• Must be able to communicate in English to comply with safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick and verify orders for customers.
• Meet weekly Production Standards as communicated during interview.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure accuracy of received, picked, and shipped products.
• Daily loading/unloading of products for delivery to customers or other Sales Centers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock merchandise.
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Maintain daily truck and forklift maintenance checklists.
• Assist management with inventory counts and warehouse upkeep.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards or incidents.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Team player

Process improvement

English communication

Job description

About Us

Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries ! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200+ locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE: WSO).

At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

People are the core of our business -- those who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respect -- for yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.

Job Description

Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the inventory of the Warehouse and the daily transfer of HVAC freight and materials in a fast-paced environment. The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, pick, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts and supplies.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Pick and verify orders for customers .
• NOTE: Baker has set Production Standards the employee will be required to meet on a weekly basis. The employee will receive additional information about Production Standards requirements during the interview process and after hire.
• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify/ensure the products being received, picked and shipped are accurate .
• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.
• Assist management with inventory counts and provide daily upkeep of the Warehouse.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and procedures.
• Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to management.
• Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all products to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Follow all guidelines for the safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

And here is what you will need to be successful:

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
• This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support effective communication.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to position self to access equipment by standing, sitting, or walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Operates computer and telephone equipment for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity is required to perform essential job functions such as reading labels, inspecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and operating machinery. Tasks may involve close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and visual focus.
• Required to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks

Status

Full-Time

Company

Baker Distributing Company LLC