Warehouse Associate

Vallen; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves handling goods in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate processing and dispatching of orders. You will be responsible for maintaining safety standards, managing inventory, and operating warehouse equipment. With a strong focus on teamwork and attention to detail, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. Join a company that values diversity and provides extensive benefits, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement, making it an ideal place to build your career.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience or training in warehousing.
• Ability to read safety rules and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Process and load orders; ensure accuracy in shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment and assist in inventory management.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Software

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Job Description

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen include:

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub

Position Summary

Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Warehouse Associate. In this position, you will be responsible for following established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock and store, record, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution center.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete shipments by processing and loading orders; read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Unload, receive, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and discrepancies; install strapping, bracing, or padding as needed.
• Sort, label, move, and store goods and merchandise; organize storage to optimize space; follow work orders or verbal instructions.
• Weigh or count items for distribution; ensure conformance to standards.
• Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods; use pick sheets; verify product and quantity accuracy.
• Load trucks for delivery; install strapping or padding; check for damage and discrepancies.
• Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, and handle oversize loads.
• Enter data into systems; respond to inquiries; document discrepancies.
• Operate warehouse equipment as needed.
• Assist in inventory management and counts.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience or training. Experience with loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods; forklift experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, and manuals. Basic computer skills; familiarity with MS-Office and warehouse software preferred. Basic math skills; ability to work in a team and attention to detail. Safety-minded and able to work in various environments and physical conditions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work may be in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
• May handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.
• May require forklift certification.
• Work shifts may vary; overtime and extended hours may be required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more with assistance; physical activities include standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and climbing.
• Visual and physical acuity required.

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