Warehouse Associate II

SanMar; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar is hiring for a Warehouse Associate II in Ashland, VA. The role involves unloading/loading trailers, moving product with lift equipment, and organizing storage areas to support accurate inventory and timely shipments.

You will verify inventory and update records while maintaining a safe, fast-paced warehouse environment. The position requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong customer service skills and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read, write and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels and SKUs.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization; multitasking and prioritizing daily work.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trailers and move product with powered lift equipment.
• Store product in designated areas; update location database.
• Prepare product for shipment and direct movement to staging area.
• Verify inventory reports; adjust entries as needed.
• Document warehouse actions and maintain logs and databases.
• Maintain counts and resolve shipment/location discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Organization

RF unit operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF unit

Internal Operating System

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

Location

10462 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland VA, 23005

Available Shifts

• 2nd Shift (Monday–Friday): 2:30 PM–11:00 PM

Starting Pay

• 2nd Shift – $18.50/hour (+ $1.00 shift differential)

Short Version

The Warehouse Associate II supports warehouse inventory by monitoring production; loading and moving product; designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to production and shipping requirements; and verifying product inventory reports.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Store product by designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to production and shipping requirements; updating location database.
• Prepare product for shipment by verifying location; directing movement to staging area; resolving problems.
• Verify product inventory reports by comparing logs and reports; adjusting entries.
• Document warehouse actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records; maintaining databases.
• Monitor inventory by completing counts as required.
• Research and resolve any discrepancies with shipments, locations, or product. Locates missing product to complete and ship customer orders in a timely fashion.
• Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including processing returns, invoicing and tagging shipments, inputting stats and generating reports, and building carts.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to standards, policies, and legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 1‑3 years experience in a warehouse environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to read, write and identify colors, sizes, quantity, label, and SKU information
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills; capable of multitasking and prioritizing daily responsibilities
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System(s) and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit
• Self‑starter with strong initiative and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient typing and data entry skills
• Ability to follow directions and adjust priorities or job duties as business needs require
• Ability to work in a high‑demand, high‑volume environment and meet deadlines
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends

What's Our Offer?

• Paid Time Off: accrue on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start; employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off. Additional benefits include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with $1 for $1 matching up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long‑term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

The role requires standing, walking, talking, hearing, frequently lifting or moving up to 60 pounds, operating powered equipment, reaching with hands and arms, repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions, climbing stairs, kneeling/squatting, bending, carrying, and working in a fast‑paced environment. Specific vision abilities include color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Protective equipment such as harnesses and headsets may be required. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and daily paperwork. The work environment is moderately noisy and may involve dust, changing weather, and exposure to extreme heat or cold.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar. SanMar participates in E‑Verify.