Warehouse Associate II

J.B. Hunt; Town of Whitestown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Associate II in Whitestown, IN to assist with secure inventory storage, shipping/receiving, and periodic counts. The role requires operating material handling equipment and adapting to day, night, and weekend shifts to meet demand.

Responsibilities include preparing shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and processing returns. OSHA safety standards and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with up to 1 year of warehouse experience
• Forklift certified or able to obtain certification
• OSHA knowledge and safety awareness
• Ability to lift/move appliances up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods for shipment with packing slips and perform basic inventory checks
• Operate MHE (forklifts, pallet jacks, handcarts) to load/unload vehicles
• Move, secure, and transport materials within designated areas
• Process stock requests and returns in inventory systems
• Verify order completeness and inspect goods for damage

Skills

Forklift operation

MHE use

Inventory control

Packing/shipping

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Shift flexibility

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Title:Warehouse Associate IIDepartment:OperationsCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:IndianaCity:WhitestownFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under routine 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. This position will operate equipment to assist with the movement of goods within the warehouse. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenanceUse lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areasEnsure 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 installationOperate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas • Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriatePerform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damageReview the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returnsReceive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition, and accountabilityQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:18 years of age with up to 1 year of experience in a warehouse setting and/or military equivalent experienceAbility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if neededPreferred Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experienceCertified to drive a forkliftOSHA knowledgeAbility 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 hoursAbility to multitaskShift:3:00 PM - 11:30 PMThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.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:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and six paid holidays annually.Education:GED, High SchoolWork Experience:Distribution/Material HandlingJob Opening ID:00640585 Warehouse Associate II (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. 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.