Warehouse Logistics Associate

NEFCO; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Saint Paul, Minnesota to manage distribution operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and dispatching delivery trucks for construction supplies.

The role involves pulling and staging orders, using RF technology to pick items, and operating a forklift. Candidates should be comfortable lifting 50+ lbs and working overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with NEFCO ERP system.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatching trucks.
• Pull and stage orders; maintain bin locations and organization.
• Use RF technology to pick orders and verify items.
• Operate forklift and complete safety checks.
• Communicate with management and branch personnel.
• Contribute to cycle counting for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NEFCO ERP

RF scanners

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position handles all activities related to distribution operations executing all receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing of construction supply material and dispatching 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
• Communicates 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
• 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 stand 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.