Warehouse Associate

Christensen, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid time off

Parental Leave Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Christensen, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Seattle, Washington. This role involves assisting with warehouse operations, including the safe off-load of bulk goods, maintaining facility grounds, and ensuring timely deliveries. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a clean driving record, and forklift certification. The position requires physical capability to lift heavy items and perform various warehouse tasks. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record required.
• Forklift certification is needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations Manager with HR objectives.
• Oversee storage and issuance of goods.
• Receive and process stock deliveries.
• Drive vehicles for transporting materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Organization skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Scope

All Warehouse Associates are responsible for a variety of daily functions in the warehouse and on the facility grounds. The WA are responsible for assisting in the safe off-load of bulk oils into the appropriate bulk tanks and totes. WAs warehouse duties consist of, but are not limited to, refilling portable bulk containers used for deliveries and storage, receiving bulk and package deliveries, proper stock rotation based on a FIFO (first in first out). Facility and grounds duties may include, but are not limited to, daily inspections of the property fence line to ensure that the grounds are secure, inspecting general maintenance, consisting of monthly sweeping of the parking areas and surrounding blacktop.

Significant Activities & Deliverables

• Assists Operations Manager with warehouse human resource objectives including selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures
• Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, organizing, storing and issuing of petroleum goods including supplies, equipment, assuring shipments are prepared for timely delivery
• Process a variety of reports in written and electronic form (e.g. requisitions, paperwork, reports, etc.) to disseminate information and/or materials to appropriate parties
• Receive stock and non-stock items, ensuring specifications, quantity, and quality of orders are correct
• Drive vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) while transporting orders and materials to designated sites
• Deliver a variety of items to assigned locations and/or individuals
• Load and unload delivery trucks to receive stock and/or filling orders for transport
• Prepare orders by either pulling from stock or securing boxes, meeting delivery requirements
• Participate in physical inventories to verify stock and identify possible losses
• Respond to inquiries of staff, providing information and/or direction regarding the status of deliveries, etc.
• Maintain documents, files and records (e.g. tracking online shipping, transfer forms, etc.), documenting activities, and providing materials and reliable resource information
• Maintain delivery vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) to ensure safe operation of vehicles
• Clean warehouse to maintain a safe and sanitary work area
• Maintain facility grounds inside/outside to maintain a safe and sanitary work area
• Work with Dispatch to expedite shipments and deliveries in a safe and timely manner
• Report directly to the Warehouse Lead

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED equivalent or higher
• Clean driving record
• Forklift certified
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Abilities

• Organization, math and reading skills
• Computer skills
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Work Environment

• Warehouse environment
• Outdoor environment
• Regular exposure to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow), fumes, dust and odors.
• Exposure to fuels, lubricants, propane
• Oily, greasy, dirty-daily
• Slippery
• Heights
• Noise-trucks, pumps, forklifts
• Traffic-delivery trucks, transport trucks, sales, visitors
• PPE requirements including steel toes boots, hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, gloves, ear protection, cold protection.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of warehouse equipment
• Hearing and speaking to exchange informationSeeing a variety of materials to read
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Climbing ladders up to 15ft
• Walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Company Offered Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.
• Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.