Warehouse Associate I

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Theodore (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity & parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate I in Theodore, AL to assist with secure inventory storage and material control in a fast-paced warehousing environment.

Under close supervision, you will handle packing, receiving, counting, and shipping tasks while supporting various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends to meet operational needs. Competitive benefits accompany entry-level responsibilities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
• Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
• Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
• Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
• Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Skills

Outdoor work

Shift flexibility

Basic inventory handling

Forklift certification

OSHA knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

GED, High School

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate I

Department: Operations

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Alabama

City: Theodore

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials and into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
• Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
• Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
• Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
• Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with
• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified to drive a forklift
• OSHA knowledge
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
• Ability to multi task

Education

GED, High School

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

J.B. Hunt is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

Company Overview

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason - our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full‑time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.