Warehouse Associate

DSG Supply; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

PTO and EML

Medical/dental/vision

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

Volunteer hours

Job summary

DSG is seeking a Warehouse Associate for our Rochester, MN location. This full-time, hourly role involves pulling orders, packing, shipping, and maintaining a safe warehouse environment.

Typical duties include operating forklifts and related machinery, managing inventory with RF scanners, and coordinating with Receiving. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance in a dynamic warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• One to three years of warehouse or delivery experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Prior computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pull material from location to fill each order.
• Pack, label and place orders in proper locations for delivery.
• Operate gas and electric forklifts and riders.
• Operate wire measuring/cutting and cut to length; tag and rack as needed.
• Operate pipe machine; cut pipe to proper length and depth.
• Sweep, mop, dust shelves, and manage waste properly.
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies.
• Handle warehouse calls when needed and check product status with RF scanner.
• Notify inventory control about shortages or overages.
• Load delivery trucks as needed and assist Receiving.
• Inspect trucks before delivery and report issues.
• Communicate with fellow employees about loading and problems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety training

Interpersonal/communication

Forklift experience

Computer literacy

Basic product knowledge

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Wire cutting machine

Job description

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Warehouse Associate in our Rochester, MN location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse operations, including but not limited to: order pulling, shipping & receiving, putting product away, handling and preparing product for shipment, and maintaining a safe, clean and orderly work environment.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Warehouse Associate at DSG

• Accurately pull material from location to fill each order
• Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
• Operate gas and electric forklifts and riders
• Operate wire measuring / cutting machine, cut proper wire to proper length, mark tags with new wire amounts and fill racks when needed
• Operate pipe machine, cut pipe to proper length and depth
• Sweep and mop floors, clean and dust shelves, sort and dump trash in appropriate bins
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
• Handle calls for warehouse when needed
• Use computer and/or RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product
• Notify inventory control about shortages or overages in inventory
• Load delivery trucks as needed
• Assist in Receiving as workload permits
• Inspect trucks before delivery to ensure that they are in good working order and will pass road inspection, such as checking tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, etc.; report any vehicle problems and/or set appointments to get problems fixed
• Frequently communicate with fellow employee owners regarding how product should be loaded and to learn of any problems or concerns
• Perform any other duties as assigned

A Successful Warehouse Associate Typically Has

• Basic product and warehouse or delivery knowledge that would normally be acquired in one to three years of applicable experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• The physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Prior computer knowledge, experience and skills.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.