Warehouse Distribution Center Associate (Part Time)

Motion; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled Warehouse Associate to join our team in a dynamic distribution environment. You will perform receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading tasks while troubleshooting issues that arise during daily operations.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound shipments, accurately picking orders, maintaining inventory records, and upholding safety and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 300 pounds with mechanical aids.
• Able to repeatedly bend, twist, squat, climb and reach as needed.
• Basic math skills to identify product quantity.
• Able to read and recognize alphanumeric sequences.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer and RF scanning equipment.
• Prior RF scanning experience is a plus.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Receiving – unload inbound shipments and store products, count against manifest, check for damage, and sign for inbound shipments as needed.
• Order picking – ensure correct quantity and type of product is picked and transported to shipping locations.
• Quality – ensure shipments are accurate and undamaged; report variances.
• Inventory – maintain accurate records and rotate stock.
• Safety, housekeeping, security – keep area clean, follow safety policies.
• Performance – meet productivity standards and track KPI’s.
• Decision making – identify and solve problems in daily warehouse operations.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Flexibility

Math skills

Reading alphanumeric sequences

RF scanning experience

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Job description

Warehouse Distribution Center Associate Job Summary

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Associate to join our growing team of professionals. Our warehouse associates perform a variety of tasks including receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading products. Associates will need to troubleshoot and solve problems throughout these activities.

Responsibilities

• Receiving – Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Count all product, compare to manifest, and check shipments for damage. Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas. Sign for inbound shipments, when necessary.
• Order Picking – Ensure the correct number and type of product is picked. Transport orders to shipping locations.
• Quality – Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances as needed.
• Inventory – Keep accurate records and reports. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Support and abide by the company’s safety program including all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Performance - Meet productivity standards while tracking key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Decision Making - Identify and solve problems that come up during daily warehouse operations.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Possess the stamina to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Capable of lifting and moving parts of up to 50 pounds and pushing and pulling 300 pounds with use of mechanical aids.
• Able to repeatedly bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach with the use of ladder when necessary.
• Basic math skills to identify product quantity.
• Able to read and recognize alphanumeric sequences.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer and RF scanning equipment.
• Prior work experience and the use of RF scanning equipment is a plus.
• Have the availability to work M-F with occasional weekend work as needed.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, typically 25 to 50 pounds or more, depending on the job duties.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials throughout the warehouse. This may involve pushing or pulling heavy loads over extended distances or up ramps.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of a shift.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks.
• Climbing: Can climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas or perform maintenance tasks.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers. Depending on the job role, employees must pass certification or training programs to operate certain equipment safely.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects, operate machinery controls, and perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning barcodes, sorting items, or packaging products, throughout the shift.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina and endurance to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
• Environment: Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and loading activities), bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

This position offers a starting hourly rate of $15.92. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications.

We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Company Culture

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.