WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I

Paul Mueller Company; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate I to support daily warehousing operations, order picking, kitting, and light electrical assembly for production lines. You will organize inventory, verify parts, and ensure accurate labeling for shipping in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities include processing orders, updating inventory records, and participating in continuous improvement discussions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Fill and prioritize orders using warehouse equipment and route to processing areas.
• Actively seek process improvement opportunities.
• Attend weekly production meetings and contribute to open book management.
• Accurately pick, verify, and label products for shipping.
• Update inventory records and assist with discrepancies.
• Perform kitting and light sub-assembly per customer specs.
• Assemble electrical panels/components per schematics and test as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely including pallet jacks and lifting devices.

Skills

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Material handling

Powered Industrial Vehicles

Tape measure

Caliper reading

Electrical schematics

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper reading

Electrical schematics

PIV operation

Job description

The Warehouse Associate I supports daily warehouse operations and internal supply chain activities to ensure efficient production and assembly processes. This role is responsible for order picking, kitting, and light assembly of electrical components. The position also involves filling internal and external orders, and organizing inventory as needed to maintain workflow efficiency while maintaining general housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe work environment. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while consistently adhering to safety and quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Prioritize and fill orders of various products and quantities using warehouse equipment, and route to the appropriate processing area in a timely manner.
• Actively seek out opportunities for process improvement.
• Attend and contribute to weekly production meetings.
• Attend and contribute to open book management.
• Ensures lessons learned are applied to future efforts.
• Accurately pick and verify that the correct product is packaged safely and in appropriate quantities and containers. Ensure accurate labeling is in place for bags/boxes and ready for shipping/distribution.
• Update databases timely and provide accurate inventory counts as requested.
• Assisting in the resolution of any shipment or delivery discrepancies that may arise.
• Perform order kitting and sub-assembly operations to customer specifications.
• Assemble electrical panels, components, systems, and/or subsystems according to specifications and schematics.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to ensure all components meet tolerances, product specifications, and quality standards.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including mechanical lifting devices and pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned, including backup for other business unit personnel, to ensure support of the production plan.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and planning software such as JD Edwards.
• Understanding of material handling equipment and its proper use.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively across departments.
• Ability to operate various Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer.
• Basic understanding of electrical components and wiring; familiarity with reading schematics is a plus
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of (1) year of experience in a warehouse setting; experience with electrical assembly preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $32,796.71- $49,195.07 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones and copiers). Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran