Warehouse Associate

**Associated Packaging is looking for amazing and talented people like you! Join our team today and become part of one of the fastest growing companies and industries in the country. Employees of Associated Packaging, Inc. enjoy an energetic and people-first company culture. We are excited to offer a premium benefits package including PTO, Employee Assistance Programs, 401k matching, Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and much more!** The **Warehouse Associate** ensures that all products are properly received, selected, and delivered to our customers. **Key Duties & Responsibilities:** - Performs all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures. - Makes accurate and efficient product order selection and receiving based on branch demands and product handling guidelines. - Performs general cleaning duties to achieve warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements. - Follows the Safety program according to established procedures. - Operates equipment according to safety guidelines in performance of essential job functions. - Assists management in achieving budgeted goals. - Participates in taking inventory counts according to guidelines. - Notifies management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues. - Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader. - Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility. - Other duties as assigned. **Education and/or Experience:** - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. - A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. - Certified or willing to become certified forklift operator. - A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. **Competencies:** - Selects products efficiently and accurately. - Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and properly. - Ability to perform general cleaning duties to company standards. - Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed. - Gives attention to detail and follows instructions. - Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. - Effective time management; maximizes productivity. **Physical Demands:** - Ability to move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product for store deliveries. - Ability to place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. - Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the warehouse. **Why work at Associated Packaging, Inc.?** **Longevity** - Associated Packaging, Inc. has been providing packaging solutions for companies since 1977. **Stability** - Even during times of recession and economic uncertainty, Associated Packaging, Inc. has remained financially strong and experienced tremendous growth. **Customer Service** - We focus on partnering with our customers to find and maintain the best solution possible for their packaging needs. Our customers consider us problem solvers and profit enhancers. **Our People** - At Associated Packaging, Inc., people are our greatest asset. We value each employee and know that great success comes from a great team.