Warehouse Logistics Associate

NEFCO Construction Supply LLC; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Construction Supply, a division of NEFCO Construction Supply, seeks a warehouse associate in Kennewick, WA to handle receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.

You will operate forklifts, use ERP and RF technology, perform cycle counts, and maintain safety. This is a full-time, non-exempt role with overtime as needed; typically Mon–Fri 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use ERP software system.
• Experience with RF technology is a plus.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must be detail oriented and safety conscious.
• Positive, hard-working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and dispatch construction supply materials.
• Pull and stage orders and perform cycle counts.
• Operate forklift and maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Use ERP and RF systems to track inventory.
• Communicate with management and branch personnel.
• Load trucks with packed orders in sequence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Basic computer skills

Stand long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible to climate conditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

RF technology

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Edge Construction Supply, a division of NEFCO Construction Supply, is a business-to-business supply distribution company that sells products primarily to commercial contractors, industrial businesses, municipalities, and government entities. Additionally, we have a rental department, repair center, customer training, and other professionally customizable services. We have developed a loyal clientele base. Edge Construction Supply is over 65 years old, privately held, and spans 5 states with 9 locations, headquartered in Spokane, Washington. We sell over 30,000 products from over 200 manufacturers, including: power tools, hand tools, safety equipment, abrasives, fasteners, hangers, strut, ladders and a variety of trade specific tools, equipment, & material handling products.

NEFCO is a construction supply company. We provide support to our contractors by serving as the channel that unites them with the construction products that they need. When it comes to the contractor, we are always there when they need us. We never stop working for them. When they build, we build together. #unitedwebuild

Job Summary: Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position for all activities relating to distribution operations executing all receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing of construction supply material and dispatching of delivery trucks for delivery of construction supply material.

Job Duties:

• Provides general assistance, including pulling and staging orders
• Performs bin location maintenance
• Performs tasks to ensure safety, organization and cleanliness of the warehouse
• Assists in conducting cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy
• Attends safety training and meetings; follows rules and regulations
• Performs forklift inspections and completes reports, forklift operation
• Communicate consistently with management, all branch personnel

May perform Receiving and Shipping functions as follows:

• Verifying inventory against purchase orders for accuracy
• Receiving inventory into the NEFCO ERP software system
• Staging/Shelving inventory
• Uses RF technology to pick orders and verifies items
• Sends picked orders to packing department
• Pack goods following NEFCO processes and procedures
• Loads trucks with packed orders in a specified sequence

Details:

• Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• Typically 40 hours (OT available depending on NEFCO needs)

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stands on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
• Must be detail-oriented and hands on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.