Warehouse Associate

Johnstone-Supply; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnstone-Supply in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Warehouse Receiving role to efficiently receive, inspect, and store incoming products. The position requires basic computer skills, inventory systems know-how, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

You will verify contents, prepare reports, and ensure accurate bin locations for inventory accuracy. Responsibilities include selecting items to fulfill orders, packing and staging for transfers or customer pick-up, and processing shipping documents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Basic computer skills for inventory systems and office software.
• Attention to detail and safe equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and store incoming shipments accurately.
• Inspect shipments and note damages or shortages on delivery documents.
• Verify contents with packing lists; prepare receiving reports.
• Store items by bin number or sequence; locate products.
• Select items from inventory to fulfill customer orders.
• Pack, stage, and ship inter-store transfers and customer orders.
• Process shipping documents (bills of lading, packing lists).
• Load delivery vehicles and assist will-call pickups.
• Process customer returns and warranty paperwork when applicable.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and reconcile inventory.
• Maintain warehouse safety and proper equipment operation.
• Follow MSDS and wear protective equipment.
• Maintain required certifications (hazmat, forklift).

Skills

Basic computer skills

Inventory management systems

Office software

Basic math

Physical strength to lift up to 75 lbs

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Valid Driver's License

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Duties

• Quickly and accurately receives, processes, and stores incoming product shipments.
• Ensures shipments are inspected and damages or shortages are noted on trucking company delivery documents. Initiates freight claim procedure when necessary.
• Checks incoming delivery contents against the packing list to verify accurate and full delivery.
• Prepares the receiving reports and notes any shortages, damages, or overages. Promptly reports any discrepancies to supervisors.
• Verifies vendor part number and Johnstone stock number for all incoming products. Determines proper bin number and/or location of incoming products. Stores incoming products in proper location according to bin number or product sequence.
• Select products from inventory to fill customer orders.
• Prepares, packs, and scans (as appropriate), and stages products for inter-store transfer and customer pick-up and delivery in accordance with established standards (e.g. hazardous materials). Ensures that packaging is sufficient to avoid damage.
• Processes documentation necessary to ship inter-store transfers and customer orders, including bills of lading, packing lists, small parcel manifests and other necessary documents.
• Loads delivery vehicles and assists customers with will call pickups.
• 10- Processes customer returns. Ensures returns are in sellable condition per company policy.
• Verifies that warranty paperwork has been properly and neatly filled out. Initiates warranty return process, and stages product in warranty area.
• Performs periodic cycle counting on assigned items in order to keep accurate records of inventory. Verifies actual counts of stock against computerized records. Investigates and reports discrepancies.
• Ensures safety by maintaining cleanliness of warehouse. Ensures that aisles are free of potential hazards. Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Operates hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, order pickers, and other equipment safely and in accordance with organizational procedures. Monitors equipment and promptly reports any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Always wears protective equipment according to company policies and procedures. Accesses Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed and when appropriate.
• Maintains required hazardous materials, forklift, and other internal and external certifications.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED required OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills, including knowledge and skill in the use of inventory management systems and office software (e.g. Email programs, Internet browsers)
• Basic math skills sufficient to manage inventory, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to use computer systems and manual procedures for organizing and identifying products and communicating with coworkers.
• Adequate physical strength and stamina to repeatedly lift, carry, move, and set down up to 75 pounds.
• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment, including delivery vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers.
• Strict attention to detail

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