Warehouse Associate

CareerArc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, a leader in industrial distribution, seeks a proactive Warehouse Associate. You will support service center performance by picking, packing, shipping, and delivering orders while maintaining stock accuracy and providing excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year warehouse/customer service experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; familiarity with industrial products is a

Qualifications

• 1+ year proven customer service / warehouse experience.
• Basic computer skills and accurate data entry.
• Math and mechanical aptitude; good reading and written English.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs or more.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse duties to receive and verify materials and prepare orders.
• Maintain stock areas and inventory; count and organize items.
• Use motor truck, hand and mobile lift equipment and tools.
• Route and deliver orders; assist in counter and telephone sales as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Warehouse experience

Data entry

Math aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Ambition

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Lifting equipment

Job description

Are you a proactive hands-on warehouse person looking to use your customer service skills to build customer loyalty?

Are you an ambitious, hard working individual interested in career growth?

At Applied Industrial Technologies, the Warehouse role has an immediate impact on our Service Center performance and customer satisfaction. This is a great opportunity for an individual with experience in warehouse / customer service duties, good data entry skills, some knowledge of industrial products, and an interest in career growth. Hit the ground running and join the leader in industrial distribution!

As a Warehouse associate, you will perform a variety of duties required to offer our customers world class service and support. You'll pick up and deliver orders, ship and/or receive materials, and maintain stock areas and inventory. We'll also count on you to use your strong customer service skills when interacting with customers at the Service Center as well as when you're delivering orders.

The overall goal is to partner with our Service Center operations team to provide first class service for our customers. This will grow our business at existing customers, develop new customers, and meet or exceed monthly sales goals while increasing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various warehouse duties to receive and verify incoming materials, maintain stock areas, prepare sales orders, pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies. Verify merchandise and ensure accuracy
• Work from a daily schedule, work orders, verbal and written instructions
• Use motor truck, hand and mobile lift equipment, simple hand and power tools, weighing scales, postage meters
• Operate company vehicle to pick up and deliver orders, equipment, and mail as required. Sort assignments and arrange most efficient route
• Assist in counter and telephone sales, order pulling, customer calls as needed

Requirements:

• 1+ yr proven customer service / warehouse experience, ideally in a distribution or parts counter environment
• Basic computer skills, accurate data entry skills, math & mechanical aptitude, basic reading skill Use of proper English grammar, written and verbal
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend and regular lifting of 50 lbs. or more
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Knowledge of industrial distribution products
• Warehouse experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to demonstrate teamwork, ambition, innovation, accuracy, integrity, and professionalism
• Desire and ability to quickly learn new processes and systems
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

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.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.