Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Brame; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brame is hiring for a warehouse associate in Virginia. The role involves transporting materials, performing quality checks, packing, shipping, and inventory management in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in a similar setting, familiarity with shipping, and experience with RF scanners. Forklift proficiency (sit-down, reach, stock picker) and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• One to two years of related warehouse experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Experience with RF scan guns and basic computer skills.
• Prior use of sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker.
• Must pass forklift training.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas.
• Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins.
• Pick, pack, and ship products.
• Process all packages for shipping and returns.
• Conduct physical inventory counts.
• Check product in against packing list.
• Label inventory as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

RF scan gun proficiency

basic computer skills

reading comprehension

interpersonal and customer service

problem solving

positive attitude

attention to detail

oral communication

instruction compliance

physical stamina

Tools

sit-down forklift

reach truck

stock picker

Job description

Brame delivers products, services and solutions to our customers throughout the Carolina’s and Virginia. Founded in 1924, we remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to assist our customers in taking the next step to improve the appearance, health and efficiency of their facilities.

What products do we provide? Our products range from Food Service, Furniture – School and Workplace, Industrial Packaging, Janitorial Facility, Office Supplies, School Supplies, to Technology. Brame partners with many globally recognized vendors and sells a wide variety of products.

$17 - $18 /HR + Benefits

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or by utilizing the following material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, pallet jack.
• Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures.
• Picks, packs, and ships products.
• Processes all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandise.
• Conducts physical inventory counts.
• Checks the product in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list).
• Labels inventory as needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Utilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skills.
• Must have prior experience with the following material handling equipment: sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker.
• Must pass forklift training class (Sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker).
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have basic math and writing skills.
• Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Must have a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance.
• May pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes per day.
• Will lift to 130 pounds at times with appropriate assistance.
• Climbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and overhead lifting.
• Walk, bend, and climb stairs.
• Climb on and into forklifts.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment.
• A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels can be moderate to high.
• Warehouse dock doors are open so that temperatures will fluctuate.
• The environment could become dusty in some sections if the product remains in place.
• Ability to pass company background screening, motor vehicle report and drug testing requirements.

CORE VALUES

• Customer Importance
• Positive Attitude
• Professional and Dedicated
• Safety

COMPENSATION

• $17 - $18/Hour
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Insurance
• 401(k) + Employer match
• PTO/Vacation days
• Holiday Pay
• Employee discounts