Warehouse Associate

We are Hiring Immediately for a 1^st^ Shift, Warehouse Associate. **Join the team and enjoy the Perks now, such as Benefits, starting on Day ONE and a** **$1,500** **Sign on Bonus.** **Monday-Friday** General Duties & Functions - Operates logistics equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards - Receives incoming goods, checks for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices - Picks orders, packs, receives, and dispatches outgoing goods according to orders - Loads and unloads delivery trucks– regularly requiring physical moving and lifting of product weighing up to 85lbs - Designates and organizes warehouse stock by product skew and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for forklift maneuverability - Compiles and submits regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregates defective product from normal flow of inventory - Assists in verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type - Notifies leadership of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory counts - Operates powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintains an operator license, if required - Enters data into logistics management systems to maintain up-to-date records and retrieve stored information to respond to inquiries Skills/Qualifications - Experience driving/operating a forklift, retrieving and delivering material in tight places and narrow aisles, loading and unloading semi-trailers and operating a forklift in a high bay storage facility - Possess basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required using logistics management systems - Ability to operate with speed and accuracy - Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor - Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment - Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise - Ability to successfully complete the pre-hire basic skills test and assessments - Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screen - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Education and/or Experience - High School Diploma or GED required - 1 to 2 years of experience in a logistics/warehouse storage environment preferred - Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area Physical Requirements and Demands - Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping - Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance - Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance - Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers - Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in finished product - Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels - Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection - Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment and vibration This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Benefits: - Medical, d…