Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver

Guitar Center; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Music & Arts, part of the Guitar Center enterprise, is seeking a warehouse associate in the Town of De Witt, NY area. The role involves picking, packing, shipping preparation, and controlled movement of products between locations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, using RF scanners, and assisting with quality control of rental items. This position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active driver's license.
• 6 months warehouse experience preferred.
• 1 year delivery driving experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to understand warehouse locations and locate product, use RF scanner.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Able to quickly identify errors and correct them.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods and walk up to 2 miles daily.
• Able to perform repetitive motions and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Locate and transfer product for daily sales orders; match product to descriptions.
• Process and sort serialized product.
• Assist with quality control of rental product.
• Prepare product for shipping per company standards.
• Load and unload vehicle; move items from rolling carts.
• Move product within a facility and pack carts for loading.
• Drive company vehicle between locations to deliver products as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Delivery driving

RF scanner

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Locate and transfer product for sales orders that generate daily; match physical product with description on sales order
• Process and sort serialized product
• Assist with quality control maintenance of rental product
• Prepare product for shipping utilizing company standards
• Load and unload vehicle, sometimes taking or removing items from rolling cart
• Move product to a different location in a facility or help pack carts to load
• Drive a company provided vehicle between locations to deliver company owned product while following all traffic regulations. (Serve as backup, driving on as-needed basis.)
• Additional duties as assigned.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Active driver's license
• 6 months of warehouse experience (preferred)
• 1 year delivery driving experience (preferred)
• Basic understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to understand warehouse locations and locate product, use RF scanner
• Attention to detail is a must
• Able to quickly identify errors and retain the knowledge of how to correct them
• Ability to thrive under deadline based assignments
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand up for long periods of time
• Must be able to walk up to 2 miles during the course of the work day
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions for long periods of time
• Must be able to safely climb and work on ladders

Compensation: Commensurate with experience $18.00-19.00 per hour.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O’Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers - a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990’s, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job- related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to [e-mail].