Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Hodge; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodge in Davenport, IA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support safe, efficient material handling, inventory control, and order fulfillment. This role focuses on accurate picking and packing, documentation, and maintaining an organized workspace.

The successful candidate will communicate clearly with teammates and suppliers, uphold safety protocols, operate related software tools, and embody Hodge's values such as Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.
• Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and/or Microsoft Office Tools.
• Experience in warehouse operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Material Picking and Packing: pick items accurately based on orders and label shipments.
• Inventory Management: update and verify inventory records and organize stock.
• Material Handling: receive shipments, verify accuracy, and assist with loading/unloading.
• Effective Communication: provide clear updates to teammates and leadership.
• Safety: uphold safety protocols and promote a safety-first culture.
• Demonstrate HODGE Values: embody Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, Balance.
• Additional Duties: adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Safety awareness

Tools

WMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: As the Warehouse Associate, you are essential to the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. Your primary role is to help smoothly operate our warehouse by performing various tasks related to material handling, inventory control, and maintaining a safe and organized environment. This position does not involve the use of heavy industrial equipment.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items.

Material Picking and Packing: Efficiently pick items from the warehouse based on order requirements. Verify order details, including quantities and specifications. Pack orders securely and accurately, ensuring that products are well-protected for shipping. Organize shipments by priority and apply appropriate labeling. Collaborate with departments to ensure proper documentation and timely deliveries.

Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records by documenting material movements and updating the inventory management system. Assist in counting, organizing, and categorizing inventory to optimize storage space.

Material Handling: Receive and verify incoming shipments, checking for accuracy and reporting discrepancies. Assist in loading and unloading materials from trucks, ensuring proper stacking and storage of products. Transport materials within the warehouse using manual equipment like hand trucks, carts, or dollies.

Effective Communication: Interact professionally and effectively with peers, suppliers, and leadership, providing clear updates on material movement and assisting with any issues or inquiries.

Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.

Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.

Additional Duties: Perform tasks assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the Warehouse Associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education/Experience:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.

Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and/or Microsoft Office Tools.

Experience in warehouse operations is a plus.