A Warehouse Worker, or Warehouse Associate, is responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. Their duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock and putting the appropriate labels on outgoing parcels.
The warehouse worker’s duties and responsibilities should be clearly detailed in the job description. Ideally, the job description should also provide a description of the warehouse, its functions and the warehouse worker’s expected role. Some responsibilities include:
Collecting merchandise from the distribution center and safely transporting materials to the shipping bay.
Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return.
Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.
Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor.
Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
Managing all merchandise with appropriate care.
Assisting with training of newly employed workers.
Scanning labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination.
Requirements
Prior experience working in a warehouse
Knowledge of operating a forklift
Ability to work on feet for 8 hours and carry loads up to 80 pounds
Ability to work independently and safely
Benefits
Full time employment
Holiday pay
Paid personal day
Paid vacation after the first year
GREAT health benefits first of the month after 60 days: health insurance, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance
401K Savings Plan with generous company match after one year
Perfect attendance bonuses